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DIRECTIONS FOR ORDERING 


ISBELL’S NORTHERN - GROWN | 


HIGHEST QUALITY OBTAINABLE. 


WE USE GREAT CARE to avoid mistakes in filling orders and to see that the wishes of our customers are 
carried out to the letter. We have received many compliments on the completeness and accuracy of our system. 
PLEASE REMEMBER, however, that no matter how careful we are and how much pains we take mistakes 
will occur if the order is not made out properly. Therefore, we ask you to assist us in giving you the best possi- 
bie satisfaction by reading and following very carefully the ‘Suggestions and Instructions for Ordering” given below. 


OUR ORDER SHEETS.—It will be a great help to us in filing your order correctly and speedily if you make it 
out on our order sheet, as follows: Place the quantity ordered before each article. Write each item of your order 
on a separate line and carry out the correct catalogue price. If you have anything to write us about, besides 


the quantities and varieties of seeds you want, do not write it on the same sheet of paper that you order on. If 
you want more order sheets ask us for them. : 


WRITE SEPARATE LETTER, if there is anything you wish to say to us. Sign your name and address to it 
as well as on your order. _It can be mailed in the same envelope with order. 


KEEP COPY of your order every time. By so doing a misunderstanding may be avoided. You can then be sure 
of receiving just what you order. In case.anything is missing look for a notice that it will follow. 


HOW TO ORDER.—Be sure te sign your Name, Postoffice, County, and State very plainly on every order. Be 
sure to tell us on every order the name of the town where you get your freight or express. Follow instructions 
“How to Order’ given on our order sheet. 


CORRESPONDENCE.—We shall be glad to explain anything to you that we have not made plain in this catalogue, 
if you write us about it. Always be sure to sign your Name and Postoffice very plainly. Never write a letter nor even 
ask a question on your order. Always write separate letter giving name and address. When writing after ordering 
from us be very sure to give us the same Postoffice as you gave us on your order. Also always put your order num- 
ber (which we will send you as soon as we receive your order) at the top of every letter that you write. By re- 
membering this you will save us a great amount of troutle and save yourself delays. 


HOW TO SEND MONEY.—Send cash with your ordcr, as we cannot open accounts or send seeds C. O. D. 
The best way to remit is by Postoffice Order, because it is the safest, as Uncle Sam is responsible for them, and be- 
cause it is the cheapest, as Uncle Sam sells them at cost. The second best way is by Express Money Order. Third, 
New York or Chicago Drafts made payable to us. Fourth, currency or stamps in Registered Letter. Money sent by 
any of the above methods will reach us safely if sent in a securely sealed envelope plainly addressed to us. We 
will guarantee this. Any Bank Draft is also considered safe and will be satisfactory to us. We will accept clean 
stamps (if they reach us in good condition) for sums less than one dollar. Five, ten or fifteen cent stamps pre- 


ferred. Customers sending orders amounting to more than $1.00 may deduct from the amount of the order the 
cost of Money Order, Draft or Registered Letter. 


PERSONAL CHECKS.—After making this offer let us urge you not to send personal checks. By sending them 
you delay your order as we have found it necessary for our protection to hold same until check is collected. 


OUR TERMS ARE STRICTLY CASH WITH ORDER.—C. O. D. shipments cause us trouble and expense as we 


are not prepared to do that kind cf business. They also cause our customers extra expense. Therefore we must re- 
fuse to ship seeds C. O. D. ; 


OUR RESPONSIBILITY.—We are morally and financially responsible to carry out what we agree to do. We 
have been in business the past 20 years and do extensive business in every state in the Union. We have in charge of 
our growing department a man who has had 25 years’ experience in growing, Selecting and ‘improving seeds, who 
has been a practical market gardener and now superintends our seed farm where we test and improve our seeds 


and also raise vegetables for market. We give on page 3 names of several parties to whom you can write regard- 
ing our reliability. 


PREPAID STATIONS.—Before sending your order learn whether or not the town to which you tell us to ship 
your seeds is what is called by the Railroad Company ‘A Prepaid Station.”’ 

If you instruct us to send your seeds to a town where the freight charges have to be prepaid (which is called 
a Prepaid Station) you will save us much trouble and yourself much delay if you send plenty of extra money to 
prepay charges. If you send too much we will return what is over. If you neglect to send money we will ship your 
seeds to the R. R. station nearest to you where there is an agent and where you can pay freight charges. 


FREIGHT AND EXPRESS RATES.—We get rates as low as any seed firm and lower than most of them. We 
annually give the railroads more carloads of freight than any other Mail Order Seedhouse; therefore, we can get 
the lowest possible rates. Remember that we do not pay.the charges and that it is just as cheap to pay them at 
your end as here. Always state whether you want your shipment to come by freight or express, otherwise we ship 
by cheapest route. If your order will weigh more than 20 lbs. find out at your express office, before sending your 
order, how much the charges will be. Tell the agent that seeds take a rate 20 per cent. less than the commercial 
rate. Let us urge you to order early, have your seeds come by freight and save yourself expense. The freight 


charges on 100 lbs. will be little more than on 20 Ibs. to 50 lbs. to 80 Ibs. In all instances we shall try to save 
you shipping charges. 


IMPORTANT NOTICE.—It occasionally happens (though very seldom) that an order is lost in coming to us. We 
also receive many letters and orders without name or address. Therefore, if any who order do not hear from us 
within a reasonable time, they should send us a duplicate order, stating the date on which the original order was 
sent, the amount of money enclosed and in what form the money was sent; also postoffice original order was mailed 
from. Never write us and say, “I sent you an order and have not heard from you about it,’’ but follow directions 
given above. We will investigate the matter promptly and make same entirely satisfactory tc you. 

We have several orders on file with no name signed to them, and we have never been able to find out who 
sent them. Nor have we ever heard from the parties who sent them that we know of. 


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EARLY ORDERS will get special attention aseduring the months of January and February we are not so ba 
rushed as in March and April. Early orders will have plenty of time to reach you by freight wich is cheape a 
express (except on small quantities). First come first served, however; we have special arrangements = a 
orders rapidly and if you are delayed in ordering till you actually need the seeds to plant send us your o pare 
we will fill them the day they are received, or the next day at the latest. Potatoes and other perishes _ 
cannot be shipped until danger of frost is past. We can begin shipping them South about putacerd se : 
guarantee that they shall reach destination in good condition, if date of shipping is left to us. : a rie 
arrives in bad condition have the freight agent write on the freight receipt, which he gives roe See _— fe) 
the shipment. Mail freight receipt to us stating in a few words your complaint about it. We will ship pota ee 
ete., at your risk when you order us to do so, unless we are positive they would freeze, in which event we wi 
save you a sure loss by holding them and writing you. 


ERRORS will sometimes occur. No person is perfect. However, our system is such that the danger of making 
mistakes is very small. If seeds do not arrive as expected, check them off carefully on your copy of your order, 
read carefully our instructions for orderi-g, and if you find it is our mistake write us at once, patting vom ae 
number at top of your letter, and we will make satisfactory corrections. You..can find your ES er ons e 
postal card we send you acknowledging your order, on label on package we send you or on shipping tag on bag. 
Do not ship seeds back to us until we instruct you to do so. 


S. M. ISBELL & CO., Seedsmen, Jackson, Mich, 


Remember, Good Crops Can Be Grown Only From Good Seeds. 


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No Seedsman Gives a Better Guarantee Than 


THE ISBELL GUARANTEE. 


READ IT. 


Our Mr. S. M. Isbell has been in the business about 30 years during which time he has done business all over 
the United States. He has made for himself a reputation for being honest, reliable and responsible and for doing 
as he represents, which is equal to that of any seedsman in the country. To those who have dealt with him 
we need not give any guarantee, as they know that they will be entirely satisfied. However, that everyone may feel 
free to send us money and order seeds from us, 


WE GUARANTEE that all the money sent to us in form of a Post Office Order, Express Order, Bank Draft or 
Registered Letter shall reach us safely. Or if it does not, we will stand the loss. 


WE GUARANTEE to fill orders carefully and promptly and with the varieties of seeds ordered, to ship orders 
in good condition and well packed for their journey and in case we make any mistake in doing the above we will 
promptly make it right when advised of it. 


WE GUARANTEE that if we cannot promptly fill your order for any item, we will return your money at 
once, and NOT SEND YOU A DUE BILL in place of your money. 


WE GUARANTEE that all seeds sent out by us which are ordered from this catalogue shall reach destination 
safely and in good condition, or in case they do not we will make good the damages to the shipment providing 
in ease seeds are shipped by freight or express the freight or express receipt, with notation on same by agent, 
regarding condition of shipment on arrival is sent to us with complaint. Shipments are not often damaged. 


WE GUARANTEE that all Garden and Flower Seeds ordered from this catalogue WILL GIVE GOOD RESULTS, 
if they are properly planted, weather and soil conditions being favorable, to the extent that we will refill the order 
free of charge, if they do not. 


WE GUARANTEE that all Field Seeds and Potatoes ordered from this catalogue shall be of SATISFACTORY 
QUALITY and PURITY, and will show GOOD GERMINATION, if promptly and properly tested, if not, purchaser 
must so inform us promptly after seeds are received and we will advise what to do with the seeds and refill the order 
free of charge or refund promptly the amount paid us. 2 


NO SEEDSMAN who is responsible and able to back up what he guarantees will give you any stronger guardaiic 
tee than ours, and many seedsmen give no guarantee at all or if they do it is far from being as good as ours. Come 
plaints made that seeds are not good, should quite often be attributed to other causes as to the quality of the seed. 
There are contingencies continually arising to prevent the very best seeds always giving satisfaction, such as sowing 
too deep, too shallow, in too wet or too dry soil, insects of all descriptions destroying the plants as soon as, or before, 
they appear; wet weather, cold weather, frosts, chemical changes in seeds induced by temperature, ete. Soil pre- 
paration is very important and if the soil is not properly prepared, perfect seeds will often fail. We thoroughly 
test all our seeds and nothing is sent out that we do not believe to be good in every respect, as good as can be pro- 
duced, and no seedsman in the world is more particular regarding the purity, quality, germinating power and produc- 
tiveness of his seeds than we are. However, while we exercise great care to have all seeds thoroughly reliable and 
as nearly perfect as possible we do not give any warranty, expressed or implied, as to the description, purity, pro- 
ductiveness, or any other matter of any seeds we send out and we will not be responsible in any way for the crop. 
Every order received for seeds listed in our catalogue will be filled and shipped only under these conditions. We 
cannot afford to send out seeds that are anything but the best and no seedsman can furnish any better seeds than 
ours no matter what he says. Our living depends upon our success; our success depends upon our reliability and 
reputation, and our reputation depends upon sending out seed to give entire satisfaction; therefore our living de- 
pends on the satisfaction given by our seeds. 


ABOUT DISCOUNTS AND PREMIUMS.—Many seedsmen try to make their customers believe that they are giving 
them great bargains in the discounts and premiums which they offer. In most cases the buyer pays for all prem- 
iums and discounts. One seedsman will give extra packets with orders for packets, but he charges high prices for 
packets containing few seeds. Another seedsman gives a new name to some well Known variety and claims it is 


“Marvelous,” “‘Wonderful,”’ ete., and calls a packet worth from 15c to 30c and gives them as premiums and still 
another will have some high priced Field Seeds or Potatoes for premiums. In nearly every case the premium costs 
the seedsman but little and he is more than thrice paid for it with the high prices he gets for his seeds. We 


believe that the Farmers, Market Gardeners and others to whom we send our catalogues are an intelligent class of 
people and that they Know what they want. We believe that it is more satisfactory to our customers for us to 
make our prices as low as possible for choice seeds so that they can order what they want at moderate prices and 
not be forced to select a lot of premiums, which perhaps they do not want, in order to feel that they are getting 
all they paid for. We have taken a discount off from our prices so that now they are absolutely as low as Choice, 
First Class Reliable Seeds can be sold. For instance, all of our 4c packets are standard full sized 5c packets and 
our 8c packets are full sized 10c packets; larger than many seedsmen’s 5c and 10c packets. : 


READ THE FOLLOWING VALUABLE POINTERS : 


COMPETITION.—If any seedhouse offers seeds cheaper than we do, write to us telling us who it is and what 
quantities and varieties you want, also the prices you have been offered and we will either meet the prices or prove 
to you that you would not be safe in ordering such cheap seeds. It is our purpose to sell Good Seeds Cheap, but 
we will not offer Cheap Seeds, as you cannot afford to take them as a gift. 


WHOLESALE PRICE LIST.—If you wish to order seeds to the amount of $8.00 or more, do not fail to ask us 
for our Wholesale Price List. We will give you the benefit of wholesale prices if you order $8.00 worth of seeds. 


OUR SHIPPING FACILITIES are unexcelled. We have three Express Companies and ten lines of railroad at 
Jackson, therefore there is no seed firm that can make quicker shipments than we can. We have three sidetracks 
to our main warehouse which enables us to handle several carloads daily. We make it a rule that all orders (except 
Potatoes in freezing weather) shall be shipped the day after they are received. Order early so you can wait for the 
shipment by freight and thus save express charges. 


OUR RESPONSIBILITY. 


As this catalogue will go to thousands of people who have never had a chance to learn that we are honest by 
dealing with us, and as some will wonder if they will be honestly and fairly dealt with if they send us money, 
we give the following references and we want everyone who has any doubt about our honesty, or about our seeds 
being perfectly reliable, to write to any or all of the following, being sure to enclose a stamp for reply. 


Union Bank, Jackson City Bank, Jackson State Savings Bank and People’s National Bank, all in Jackson; 
Postmaster, any Express Agent or Business firm in Jackson. Mr. C. D. Smith, Director Experiment Station, Mich- 
igan Agricultural College, Lansing, Mich. Any Bank or Wholesale Merchant can look up our financial standing 
through Dun’s or Bradstreet’s Commercial agencies. We are also pleased to refer you to any of our thousands of cus- 
tomers whom we consider our best references. 


BE SURE TO READ CAREFULLY THE PREVIOUS PAGE. ALSO PAGES 2 and 3. 


2 S. M. ISBELL & CO.’S CATALOG OF RELIABLE SEEDS. 


A NEW YEAR LETTER TO OUR FRIENDS AND CUSTOMERS. 


S. M. ISBELL & CO., Seedsmen. 


Particular Growers of Seeds for Particular Sowers. 


Honest and Reliable Dealers in Honest and Reliable Seeds. 
JACKSON, MICHIGAN, JANUARY, 1906. 


TO OUR FRIENDS AND CUSTOMERS: 


This is the season for New Year’s resolutions, but we ask you to think back with us to the last day of Novem- 
ber of the year that has just passed by forever; the day that was observed throughout this mighty nation as a day of 
giving thanks. We sincerely hope that everyone of our friends and customers had numberless reasons for being 
thankful. We wish to mention one of the main reasons why we were thankful. 


Probably no seed firm in this great nation had cause to be thankful as we were, because there was none that en- 
joyed the enormous increase in business that we enjoyed. And therefore, dear friends, before we say more, before 
we even ask your attention to this catalog we wish to heartily and sincerely thank you, each any everyone of you, 
for your hearty support to ISBELL’S SEEDS, for the thousands and tens of thousands of orders which you so kindly 
sent us in the winter and spring of 1905, and most of all for the kind words of recommendation which you have 
given Isbell’s Seeds, which have told others where to get the best seeds at moderate prices. Again we thank you 


and again. 


Last year we received four times as many orders and four times as many dollars as in any year previous and 
while this is the truth it is not the whole truth. The facts are that we did more than four times as much as in 
any year previous. (Please write to the Postmaster or any of the Express Agents here asking about this if you doubt 
us.) Do you wonder that we cannot help being thankful to our friends and customers? We spare no efforts. to send 
out seeds that make lifelong friends for us and we are fully repaid by the kind words we receive from our tens of 
thousands of customers. Once more we thank you one and all for your liberal patronage. 


We began by speaking of New Year’s resolutions. Here is ours. We resolve to make the coming year a record 
year, to send out seeds as good as any to be obtained from any source, to be more prompt in filling orders than any 
other seed house, to sell our seeds at prices as low as any .absolutely reliable seedsman and lower than most of them 
but not so low that we cannot supply the best, and to do twice as much business as we did last year. What do you 
think of that resolve? We will fulfill it to the letter. However, we need your help and we are sure that we will have 
it, for-if we supply you with the best seeds that money will buy, at prices lower than most seedsmen, and fill your 
orders more promptly than other seedsmen, why should we not have your help? 


We invite your attention to the preparations we have made to carry out our resolve. Look carefully through 
this catalog. Note the beautiful cover which we consider a great improvement over last year’s catalog. We do 
not believe in trying to get our customers to buy seeds from merely a printed list without seeing at least a part of 
what they are buying. We have tried to make this book one that will be interesting, helpful and instructive, 
as well as a MONEY SAVING PILOT TO SHOW YOU WHERE TO BUY THE BEST SEEDS THAT CAN BE PRO- 
DUCED; not at prices lower than anyone else quotes you but AT PRICES AS LOW AS THE BEST SEEDS (which 
are cheapest in the end) can be sold. We are mailing forty thousand more catalogs this year than we did last. 
We are proud of our catalog and we believe it will please you. Please read it carefully and also show it to your 
friends and neighbors. Tell them that S. M. Isbell & Co. are even better than they claim to be; that they send 
out seeds that always give satisfaction. 


To help us fulfill that part of our resolve about filling orders more promptly than any other seed house, we 
have rented another large building three stories and basement. This is in addition to the building which we 
rented last year which we also occupy, and therefore this year we occupy two buildings more than we did two 
years ago. This additional storage room and shipping room increases our facilities so that shipments will always 
be made promptly. No other seed firm has had to increase their facilities so much as we have in the last two 
years. 


We also wish to advise you why we can sell the best seeds that can be produced at lower figures than any other 
reliable seed firm and thus fulfill another part of our resolve. We are under smaller expense. Just consider the 
awful expense that the New York, Philadelphia, Chicago firms and all other firms in large cities are under in the 
way of insurance, taxes, rents, drayage, ete., that we can avoid. Why is it necessary for any reader of this catalog 
to help those firms pay their expenses when they do not get any better seeds in return for their money? Another 
point is that we do not charge for our reputation. Our reputation with those that are acquainted with us is just 
as good as any firm’s reputation, but we haven’t nerve enough to charge for it. 


Still another reason for our lower prices is that we are contented with small profits. We are not so anxious to get 
a hold of the almighty dollars as are many other firms. We believe in asking reasonable prices for our seeds and 
making lifelong friends by sending out seeds that are not only just as good as the other fellows but better than 
most of them and the best that can be produced, and we do not believe in robbing our customers. Neither do we 
try to coax people into paying high prices by offering a lot of premiums. We do not expect anybody to give us pre- 
miums when we have to buy anything, and we believe that the readers of this book had much prefer to buy what 
they want at low prices and not feel that they have to take a whole lot of extra seeds that perhaps they do not 
want, in order to get their money’s worth. We believe that we have given you several honest sensible reasons 
why it will be possible for us to fulfill our resolve, and we now ask you if you do not think that you had better 
give us your seed order this year and be sure of getting honest and reliable seeds at moderate prices. 


We wish to call your attention to our Guarantee and to what we say about our responsibility on page 1. By 
reading these you can easily see that we do not ask anyone to take any chances in doing business with us. We 
would not want your order if we could not fill it with seeds that will be absolutely satisfactory and ship the order 
promptly and have it reach you in good condition. “ / 


We want your orders and we are bound to have them if it is possible to get them. If after looking through 
this catalog you decide not to order from us please do us the favor to write to us telling us why you do not wish to 
order from us. Also tell us what we could do to get your order. We shall be glad to hear from you. 


Will you not begin this New Year right and resolve not to be robbed any more by high priced seedmen and 
not be humbugged any more by the seedsman who sells at ridiculously low prices or who tells stories about his 
seeds that show plainly that they are not the truth. We hope that you will make this resolve, and if you do we 
know that your next resolve will be to order your seeds from us. 


Thanking you very kindly in advance for your orders which we expect to receive, and wishing you all a very 
happy and prosperous New Year, good health, and excellent crops, we are with kindest regards. 


Your Seedsmen to command, 
S. M. ISBELL & Co. 


ISBELL’S TESTED NORTHERN GROWN SEEDS. 3 


HONESTY. HIGH QUALITY. 
RELIABILITY. PROMPT SERVICE. 


OUR TRADE MARK.—Whenever you see our Trade Mark which we show above let it suggest to you thorough 
honesty and absolute reliability. Whenever you _ see it on a package of seeds no matter how small or how large tue 
package may be, let it suggest to you that our Seeds are of high quality and our service the best. 

IT IS OUR DESIRE, and we spare no efforts to make our Trade Mark stand for the highest mark obtainable 
and that it shall mean as near perfection as possible. 

WE STRIVE to have our dealings with each and everyone of our thousands of customers absolutely satisfactory 
so that they will feel that they have received the best possible treatment and the greatest value for their money. 
We are determined that any Seeds we send out under this Trade Mark shall be as near as it is possible to get 
them, absolutely pure and true to name, and of high vitality, capable of producing the very best of the variety 
which they are, and any Seeds received under this Trade Mark will give the best possible results. 

THIS CATALOG is expected to interest persons who want to buy reliable seeds, not big stories and chances at prem- 
iums and prize contests, who prefer to read honest descriptions and see honest illustrations and who want to buy from a seed 
firm that will fill orders with seeds as represented. Some people are frequently influenced by catalogues containing exagger- 
ated descriptions of seeds which are claimed to produce wonderful and unheard of yields which far exceed the ability of 
believing possessed by a sane man with a clear mind. Others are infinenced by low prices or by the premiums which are 
apparently given away, but which in reality the buyer pays dearly for either by paying high prices for what he buys or by 
receiving worthless seeds. They should ever remember that it costs money to produce good seeds and that in most cases the 
enormous crops of marvelous vegetables and field seeds are found only between the covers of certain absurd catalogues and 
not in the gardens and fields at harvest time. _ : : 

To readers of this catalogue we give credit of having too much sound sense and good judgment to be very much influenced 
by catalogues such as last referred to. ‘ 

TO SEED BUYERS let ussay: When anyone places an order with us we give them in return for their money CHOICE 
SEEDS, seeds which have HIGH GERMINATING VITALITY, HIGH QUALITY VIGOR, and POWER TO PRODUCE 
the best vegetables, grain and flowers that can be grown, and produce them in the shortest space of time consistent with good 
quality. It is an established fact that NORTHERN GROWN SEEDS are hardier, better able to stand poor weather condi- 
tions, earlier because they have less time to mature, and will produce better crops than seeds grown farther south. We 
grow nearly all of our field seeds and peas and beans north of Jackson, some over 200 miles north. We are growing more and 
more of our garden seeds in Michigan, such as Beans, Sweet Corn, Cucumber, Muskmelon, Watermelon, Onion, Peas, Pump. 
kin, Radish, Squash and Tomato. Remember that no seedsman grows a half of the garden seed he sells, no matter what he 
elaims. We are not the largest seed house in the U.S., nor are we one of the largest. We know you will believe this. We 
are just as honest when we say that although not one of the largest WE ARE ONE OF THE BEST and we leave it to 
your judgment if the big firm who has so much business that it would not miss any of its customers should a few of them not 
order, is as pleasant and safe to deal with as the smaller firm that knows that its seeds must be choice and give satisfaction, and 
knows that it must do everything possible to please its customers and keep their trade if it makesits business grow and be suc- 
cessful. Remember how the large or rather gigantic trusts misuse the people just because they are solarge that they can do it. 

OUR PRICES are very low, if you consider quality. 

You can pay high prices for seeds as good as ours. 

You ean pay higher prices for seeds not as good as ours. : 

You ean buy seeds claimed to be as good as ours at lower prices than ours. 

BUT REMEMBER no matter how high a price you pay you cannot get seeds any better than ours, and no matter how 
low our price is the seeds we furnish you will be as good as can be produced. We make no charge for bags nor for packing 
and we deliver shipments to R. R. and Express Companies without extra charge. 

FIVE EXCELLENT REASONS WHY EVERYONE SHOULD BUY ISBELL’S SEEDS: 

BECAUSE we deal HONESTLY. give SATISFACTION and practice the Golden Rule. 

BECAUSE we are ALWAYS IMPROVING our seeds and send out only varieties that will give GOOD RESULTS. 

BECAUSE our PRICES ARE LOW and we CHALLENGE any person or seedhouse to produce any better seeds than 
we send out. 

BECAUSE FROM GOOD SEEDS ONLY ean good crops be grown and you cannot afford to take chances by buying 
cheap seeds that are not thoroughly reliable. 

BECAUSE we have given such GOOD SATISFACTION to our customers in the past that last year OUR BUSINESS 
INCREASED TO FOUR TIMES MORE than in any year previous, which proves that not only do our old customers order 
from us year after year, but that they induce their friends to order from us and be sure of being satisfied. 


ABOUT OUR EXTRA SELECT STOCKS. 


Throughout our catalog we offer several varieties of seeds with the words “Extra Select’? prefixed before the 
name of the variety, and of these varieties we also offer seed at lower prices than our Extra Select stock. - These 
words “Extra Select’ mean a great deal. We want you to know what. Our Extra Select stocks are grades that 
are either improvements on the best stocks of these varieties heretofore sold, or they are a higher grade and a 
vastly more expensive grade of seeds than are usually sold by any of the mail order seed houses. Most of our 
Extra Select stocks are of the former class, that is, an improvement over the best grades previously sold. In every 
instance our Extra Select stocks will prove to be better than any seeds you ever before used of that variety. In 
many instances our Extra Select stocks costs us twice as much as the regular stocks. Please bear in mind, that 
when you find any seed catalog naming a price on any variety which is lower than our price on our Extra Select 
stock, that you will get just as good seed by buying our regular stocks as that the other seedsman offers you. 
Don’t for one moment think that our regular stocks are a cheap grade of seeds. We do not handle cheap seeds. 
The utmost dependence can be placed on our regular stocks, but our Extra Select stocks are very much superior to 
them. 

Let us illustrate to you what we mean by saying “that while our regular stocks are absolutely reliable our 
Extra Select stocks are much better.” Take for instance one of our crops of Yellow Globe Danvers Onions which 
we are growing for seed purposes. Suppose from an acre we harvested 600 bushels of Onions. For our regular stocks 
we would select say 200 bushels of the very choicest Onions out of this 600 and put them in the ground the fol- 
lowing spring to let go to seed for our regular stock. You can easily see that this would be choice stock, but for our 
Extra Select stocks we would select out of the 600 bushels, which we raise from an acre, perhaps 50 or 60 bushels 
of what could be called Perfect Yellow Globe Danvers Onions. We mean by this, perfect in shape, perfect in color, 
and of the best size to use for growing seed. The following spring they are reselected and only those that have 
kept the best and proved their good keeping qualities are reserved for planting purposes. In most instances only 
about half of those selected in the fall come up to our very high standard in the spring. (All selecting is done by 
highest priced help). These twice selected bulbs are put in the ground a great distance from any other variety 
of Onions and the seed harvested from them. This seed would be sown the next spring and from the Onions 
harvested the following fall we would again select those Onions which were absolutely true to type, perfect in 
shape, color and size, and put them in the ground the next spring. You can readily see that while the seed which 
we use for regular stock would be choice seed; that the seed which we got from the third selection of bulbs would 
be very much better. It is just this way that we obtain our Extra Select stocks. There are not many varieties of 
which we can offer Extra Select stocks this year. It is also plainly understood why the seed costs us so much more 
than does the regular stock. We really make more money on our regular stocks even at lower prices than we do 
on our Extra Select stocks at the prices we ask for them. The reason that we are willing to sell them at lower 

' figures is because it is part of our advertising. While in the past our seeds have been so good that they have made 
for us thousands of lifelong friends, our Extra Select stocks will make not only lifelong friends for us, but friends 
who will be so grateful to us for the high qualities of seeds that we have supplied them that they will take spe- 
cial pains to get others to buy our seeds. Thus we can afford to sell our best stocks at less profit than our regular 
stocks. And then when you stop to think of it, that we sell our Extra Select stocks at lower prices than some 
ee pe charge for regular stocks you can readily understand why you can save money by giving us your Garden 

eed orders. 


4 S. M. ISBELL & CO’S CATALOG OF RELIABLE SEEDS. 


S. M. ISBELL & CO.’S NOVELTIES OF 
GREAT MERIT 


AND SPECIALTIES OF REAL VALUE. 


On this and the following fifteen pages (pages 4 to 23 inclusive) we have illustrated and described a few 
novelties of our own introduction and some varieties of special merit. Our novelties are worthy of that title, 
and we cannot too highly praise them, although we do not claim for them impossibilities as some seedsmen 
claim for their so-called novelties with “catchy” names. We strive to retain the confidence of our customers 
so that when we do introduce a new variety it will receive hearty support. We have tested and raised vege- 
tables from all the varieties described in these pages and can conscientiously recommend them to anyone, 
as we know they will give satisfaction. 


The Earliest 
The Handsomest 
and the 
Most Productive 
Dwarf 
Wax Bean 
Ever Introduced. 
Another Season’s 
Trial of this 
Grand New Varie- 
ty Has Verified 
Every Claim. 


In this new variety we have the very best Wax Bean ever offered. It will sell 
twice as well and at a higher price than any other sort. The pods are long, broad 
and of a brighter yellow color than any other. Superior quality, tender and en- 
tirely free from stringiness. The vines are of vigorous growth, leaves dark green, 
hardy, and yield enormous quantities of large, handsome, flat, meaty pods. Borne 
well up from the ground and has not shown any disposition to rust, no matter 
where grown. It is from eight to ten days earlier than any other wax podded 
sort. If the pods are picked as fast as developed the plant continues to furnish 
a bountiful supply for an unusually long season. Note low prices below and that they 
are lower than on front cover. Our catalog cover job had to be in our Litho- 
graphers hands last September, at which time we thought that we would have only 
a few beans, but this excellent variety gave us a great surprise by yielding us large 
crops, therefore you get the benefit of very low prices. 

Prices by mail, postpaid: Large pkt. 10c; pt. 28c; qt. 45c. Not prepaid: 
Pt. 18c; qt. 30c; % pk. $1.00; pk. $1.75; bu. $6.50. 


NEW ROUND POD KIDNEY WAX. 


The Best Round or Pencil Podded Wax Bean 
Yet Introduced. 


This new bean combines all the good qualities of Wardwell’s Kidney Wax in habit of growth and freedom from 
rust, with that of the best round, pencil-podded sorts. It is the best shipping bean grown, is of an upright habit, 
holding its handsome, long yellow pods well out from the vine, a very vigorous grower, and rooting deeper than 
other sorts, is better adapted to withstand drought. The pods are very solid and full of meat, crisp, brittle and 
almost stringless; wonderfully early and productive. It has pleased the most critical market gardeners and~is sure 
to please you. Pods ready to pick in 46 days from planting. 

As ee Teee, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 10c; pt. 25ce; qt. 40c. Not prepaid: Pt. 15c; qt. 25c; % pk. 95c; pk. $1.75; bu. 
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ADMIRAL TOGO. 


This, Mr. Gardener, is the bean you have been waiting for for years. When your crop of Wardwell’s Kidney 
Wax and Davis White Wax, which gave promise of such large crops early in _the spring, began to be ruined by dis- 
ease and you could fairly feel the dollars slipping through your fingers, dollars which would have been plenty enough 
to have swelled your bank account to large proportions, if the rust and blight had only kept away; it was then 


that you wished for a remedy for this disease, or for a bean that had all the good qualities of the Wardwell’s and 
Davis, and that would not be affected by disease. Well, Mr. Gardener, a remedy has never been found and there- 
fore cannot be had, but we have at last got the bean. 


You wonder why we named it “Admiral Togo’? Did he not resist, overcome and wipe out the Russian fleet? 
Then what better or more appropriate name could be given to a bean that defies, resists and overcomes disease. - 
This grand variety is a wax podded bean, almost as hardy as Valentine and absolutely proof against blight and rust, 
is enormously productive, yielding more than any other variety of Wax Beans. Next to Isbell’s Golden Butter Wax 
it is the earliest wax bean known, nearly as early as Isbell’s Earlibest Green Pod (which is the earliest variety on 


earth) and in quality it surpasses all except Isbell’s Golden Butter Wax, being handsomer and having a more delic- 
ious flavor than Wardwell’s Kidney Wax and Davis White Wax. The pods are more transparent and brittle than 
these varieties and average six inches in length. 


Read what some of our Market Gardener customers say for our new bean. We sent to each of four Market 


Gardeners one quart of these beans under the name of No. 3 Wax, asking each to give them a trial beside their 
favorite and most profitable bean. 


Our Florida customer says, ‘‘Your No. 3 Wax Beans are the beans for me. 


quart and kept account of what I got and it was $16.35. I shipped them to New York in February at the same 
time with my Valentines. I tried a quart test of Wardwell’s Kidney Wax beside the No. 3 Wax and had extra 
good luck with them, but they were a week later and did not bring such a good price nor yield so many beans 


and I got only $10.48 for all of them. Rust generally ruins my Wardwell’s. The No. 3 Wax never showed a sign 
of disease. I tell you they are. the best bean to eat or sell. They bring about twice as much as the Valentines 
and yield a little better for me and about as early.”’ 


I sold all the beans from that 


Our Long Island, N. Y. Market Gardener customer said among other things, ‘““My customers were so well 
pleased with the sample pods which I picked before they were full size and showed around, that they offered me 
three cents per pound more for them than for my other Wax Beans. I let five of my best customers have one- 
half bushel each the first time I took them in. The next time I asked five cents per pound more for them than 
for other Wax sorts and every one of the five customers that had had some wanted all I had. They said that 
the beautiful long pods were so attractive that they could not sell others while the No. 3 Wax were in sight, and 
that the people who cooked them asked for ‘some of those delicious new beans, the finest flavored they ever ate.’ 
I made more from that quart than from a peck of any other variety as they yielded so much better.”’ 


The other two customers both said that the No. 3 Wax never showed a sign of rust or blight while all other 
beans in their respective vicinities were damaged more or less, and that they could not find anyone who received 
such a large yield as they did, nor who had Wax Beans as early as they did. 


REMEMBER THAT No. 3 WAX IS WHAT WE CALLED THESE BEANS WHICH WE HAVE NOW NAMED 
“ADMIRAL TOGO.” 


Last year we had so few that we did not think it best to introduce them. Still the few that 
so enormously that we have a large supply. We actually had double the quantity that we expected from our Crops. 
It is marvelous how this bean yields. It is a money maker for everyone who tries it. Don’t be afraid to plant it 
very liberally. It will come up to your expectations. You take no chances whatever. 


) Prices for 1906, by mail postpaid: Pkt. 10c; pt. 25c; qt. 40c. Not prepaid: Pt. 15c; qt. 25c; % pk. 75e; 
pk. $1.35; bu. $4.75. 


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6 S. M. ISBELL & CO’S CATALOG OF RELIABLE SEEDS. 


NEW GIANT GREEN POD STRING- 
LESS VALENTINE BEAN. 


This new variety should not be compared with Burpee’s 
Stringless Green-Pod, from which it is entirely distinct, 
resembling more closely the Valentine, the pods averaging 
one-third larger than those of the later variety. As early 
as six weeks, a little smaller than Stringless Green Pod, 
which it otherwise resembles, with the advantage of being 
a better cropper. The plants are of strong growth, very 
productive, pods five inches long, light green, slightly curved, 
very meaty, being broadly rounded, saddle-backed and ab- 
solutely stringless. 2 


Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 10c; pt. 30c; qt. 45ce. 
Not prepaid: Pt. 20c; qt. 30c; % pk. $1.00; pk. $1.75. 


Beans are again very scarce this season. Our stocks 
are complete. Order early, but state your second choice. 
We will not substitute unless you give second choice. Com- 
plete list of Beans on pages 25 to 27. 


NEw GIANT GREEN POD STRINGLESS VALENTINE BRAN. 
Earlier, more prolific, with pods \ larger than Valentine. 


ISBELL’S EARLIBEST GREEN POD BEAN. 


The Earliest and Best Stringless Green Podded Bean. 


This is without question the hardiest and best Bean of its class yet 
offered. It is a well known fact among gardeners that the green podded 
sorts of beans are hardier and less subject to disease than the wax 
podded sorts and can be planted earlier on that account, but it is not 
so well known that the green podded sorts are the best flavored, but 
such is the case; they having a delicacy of flavor which is hard to equal. 
ISBELL’S EARLIBEST reen Pod Bean, without any exception, 
surpasses all others in crispness and flavor. It is very early, two weeks 
earlier than any other and enormously productive. The plant is a very 
vigorous grower and will stand a degree of cold that no other variety 
will do. The pods grow in clusters and are five to six inches in length, 
very straight and handsome which when fit for snaps are very brittle 
and of a peculiar green color. When fit for use as a green shelled bean, 
the beans are large, showing here and there a slight tinge of red or 
pink and are very tender and of fine quality. For either the market or 
home garden no other green podded sort is so satisfactory and is a 
money maker for all who plant it. Our sales of this excellent variety were 
so large in 1905 that we planted a large acreage last spring and they 
yielded so heavily that 
we have a large quan- 
tity which accounts for 
our ridiculously low 
prices. Here is a part 
of one of the many let- 
ters we received about 
this bean: ‘When I 
sent my order for Earli- 
best Green Pod myt¢ 
neighbor gardeners’ 
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that Extra Early Red % 
Valentine’s and Bur- W 
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Pod were good enough 
for them but when I 
began to take my beans 
to market ten days 
ahead of them they 
agreed that they were 
Sure early and when 
they found that I got 
a third more beans than 
they did from the same 
amount of land they de- 
ogee with me _ that 
Zarlibest is the _ best 
Green Pod bean for a SMES 


money maker.’’ Isbell’s Earlibest Green Pod Bean. 


Note our low prices for 1906. By mail postpaid: Pkt. 8c; pt. 20e; qt. 35c. Not prepaid: Pt. 12c; qt. 20c; % pk. 
60c; pk. $1.00; bu. $3.75. 


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ISBELL’S PERFECT EARLY 
POLE LIMA BEAN. 


THE EARLIEST AND MOST DELICIOUS LIMA BEAN. 


ISBELL’S PERFECT EARLY POLE LIMA is indeed a val- 
uable novelty and all lovers: of Lima Beans will agree with us 
after giving this grand novelty a trial. The illustration but 
poerly shows the beauty of the bean and the productiveness of 
the vine. The leaves are a deep green and never rust. The 
plant is a healthy and vigorous grower, clinging well to poles; 
a sure, heavy yielder and is very early. So early in fact that 
it is a continual surprise. The pods are of medium size, contain- 
ing from three to five beans, and when dry are a most beau- 
tiful pearly white. As a shell bean they are all that can be 
desired. In earliness and ease of shelling it cannot be sur- 
passed, and is very rich and tender. As a dry bean they are 
equally delicious and a thrifty housewife will have a generous 
supply for winter. 

ISBELL’S PERFECT EARLY POLE LIMA BEAN is the 
finest flavored, earliest, hardiest, and most productive pole 
lima bean to-.be found today. Most seedsmen get their supplies 
of Lima Beans from California because they are cheaper. They 
are very much inferior to our Michigan Grown Limas, both in 
size and quality, and are nowhere near as early. One reason 
for the delicious flavor of our Perfect Lima is that we raise 
them right here near Jackson. They have an extremely de- 
licious buttery flavor peculiar to Michigan Grown Limas. 

By those who have tried to raise Lima Beans and failed 
because the frost came before beans were ready for the table, 
this grand variety receives a warm welcome. Our erops ma- 
tured last fall three or four weeks before a killing frost came 
and we wish that everyone of our friends could have seen the 
fields. The tall vines clinging to long poles were loaded with 
large pods and they made a wonderful sight. They are enor- 


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is in permitting their snap beans to become too large before 
picking, consequently they are stringy and unfit for use. 
Almost all varieties are nearly stringless when young, and 


only in that state should they be used. After breaking off 
and stringing from both ends of the pods the slicing. should 
run almost the entire length. This is the German method of 
preparing them, which is far superior to the usual way. 


Isbell’s Perfect Early Pole Lima WBeans. 


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This splendid variety has now been grown 
quite extensively in many sections of the coun- 
try and the many good reports received from 
our customers indicate that it gives most thor- 
ough satisfaction. 

We doubt whether any Beet will ever be 
produced that is earlier or larger, and which 
in beauty approaches Crimson Gloe. Very 
desirable for both fall and winter use. For 
fall and winter, sow in July. Color outside is 
deep blood red; inside layers of blood red and 
light red alternately. When cooked are fine 
grained, dark rich red throughout, and in qual- 
ity it surpasses any variety of Turnip Beet. 
The foliage is small—leaves all grow from a 
very small crown at the top of the bulb. 

The Beets are entirely free from. fibrous root- 
lets, having only a slender tap-root, as shown 
Ye, in the illustration. We hope you will\not fail 
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CRIMSON - GLOBE RFFET. Not prepaid: 14 lb. 18c; lb. 50c; 3 or more, ibs., 45e 
—$————— SSS... per Ib. .. 
THIS IS JUST THE BEET YOU WANT FOR THE TABLE. BEAUTIFUL FORM. RICH RED FLESH. SEX- 
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A NEW CABBAGE. 


THE VOLGA. 


A new cabbage from Russia which is one of the 
finest varieties we have ever tested. For uniformity 
in growth, shape of head and hardness we have never 
seen its equal in a large heading variety. Plants set 
out July 9th on very ordinary soil with no manure or 
fertilizer, produced large, solid, hard heads by the 
10th of October—two or three weeks earlier than 
other large kinds. The plant is nearly all head hay- 
ing few outside leaves. The heads are nearly as 
round as a ball and as hard and solid as Danish Ball- 
head, while they are much larger and heavier, often 
weighing 15 lbs. each. : 

Of all the plants we had on our trial grounds the 
past season, not one failed to produce a good solid 
head and all were exactly alike. In a field of 3 acres 
on Long Island there was not a single plant thrown 
out of one that showed any variation from the true 
type. 

The Quality of this cabbage is very fine both for 
cooking and for kraut. 

For Winter Keeping no cabbage is superior, except 
possibly the Danish. It will keep perfectly all winter 
if kept cool 

Rapid Growth.—The Volga can be set out the mid- 
dle of July in this latitude and will mature large solid 
heads in October. If the plants are set out early they 
will head in July and August and can be used as a 
summer and fall variety. We are sure this cabbage 
will prove a most profitable one to all who raise it. 
The plants are so compact that they can be set out 
114%4x3 ft. and will produce enormous crops on good 
rich land, and fair crops on land that would not pro- 
duce a ton to the acre of some other varieties. 

We have raised cabbage for a good many years and 
know a good variety when we see it and we assure 
our. customers that they need not hesitate to plant 
largely of this new kind, both for market and home 
use. They will not regret it. 


Our prices for 1906 for choicest quality seed pur- 
chased of C. L. Allen, the veteran Cabbage Specialist 
of Long Island, who originated and introduced this 
excellent variety. By mail, postpaid: Pkt. 10c; 3 
vkts. 25c; oz. 28c; 4 Ib. 90e; Ib. $3.35. Not prepaid: 
1% |b. 88e; Ib. $3.25. No one has a choicer quality of 
seed no matter what the price is. 


Volga Cabbage. 


EXTRA SELECT EARLY JERSEY 
WAKEFIELD CABBAGE. 


Next to Isbell’s Lightning Express is 
The Best Early Cabbage in Cultivation. 
The Market Gardener’s Favorite. 
One of Our Leading Specialties. 


There is more Jersey Wakefield Cabbage Seed sold 
annually than of all other early varieties combined, and 
if we include the Wakefield seed sold under other names 
the proportion would be much greater. This fact proves 
beyond a doubt that it is 2 


ONE OF THE BEST EARLY CABBAGES GROWN. 


We do claim that we have the best strain of Wake- 
field Cabbage seed to be had, but we do not claim that 
there is no other worth planting or that you are bound 
to get rich if you plant our strain of Extra Select Early 
Jersey Wakefield. Such claims which are sometimes seen 
in seed catalogues are silly, and it is sufficient for us to 
say that our strain of Extra Select Early Jersey Wakefield 


IS AS GOOD AS THE BEST. 


The year 1905 was an unfavorable one for early Cab- 
bage, but in spite of this in our trials every plant made 
a large conical, solid head. We commenced cutting June 
the 15th, some heads weighing five and six pounds. 


Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. 14c; %& lb. 45e; ; 
lb. $1.60. Not prepaid: % lb. 42c; Ib. $1.50. = ; Extra Select Barly Jersey Wakefield. 


ALLHEAD EARLY CABBAGE. 


The BEST Early Summer Cabbage—The EARLIEST Large Flathead. 


ALLHEAD is the earliest of all large Cabbage, and is considerably larger than any other early summer cabbage, 
that is equally as early. The deep flat heads are remarkably solid and the most uniform in color, form, and size 
of any variety. As tenderness is the result of rapid growth, it surpasses all others in this. respect. The hard 
heads grow so free from spreading leaves that fully one thousand more heads than usual with large cabbage ean 
be obtained to the acre. It is really an all-the-year-round cabbage,—being equally good for winter. It is the most 
thoroughbred of all American Cabbages. 


Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. 12c; \% Ib. 40c; Ib. $1.35. Not prepaid: % Ib. 38c; Ib. $1.25. 


Mistakes will oceasionally happen. If you find one on us, write at once and state plainly just what is wrong— 
giving your order number—and we will rectify same. 


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ISBELL’S NEW 
LIGHTNING EXPRESS 
CABBAGE. 


A Valuable Acquisition for All Who Grow 
Early Cabbage. 


Earliest Hard Heading Cabbage Yet 
Introduced. 


This Cabbage has been tested by the side of 
Eureka, Salzer’s Lightning, Get-There-Eli, Etampes 
and all the other much lauded extra earlies and it 
proved itself the best of them all. 


Wide-awake Market Gardeners Will Plant Largely 
of This Variety. : 


There is probably not one vegetable in the whole list as largely grown in private gardens for family use, and 
grown on a large scale for shipping commerciaily, as the Cabbage. There is not a month in the year, nor day in the 
month when cabbage is not being sown in some gardening sections of the country where cabbage is grown. Spe- 
cialists have long been trying to combine a hard head with earliness. We feel confident that Isbell’s Lightning Express 
combines earliness with solidity and good size; likewise delicious flavor, tenderness and productiveness. Isbeli's 
Lightning Express has had many severe tests under varied conditions both by ourselves and expert market gardeners. 
Therefore, we have no hesitation in making the bold and important claim for it that we do. Its value is not alone 
confined to the above mentioned qualities; another valuable feature which we would have you bear in mind, viz.. 
its compactness of growth. Notwithstanding the large size of its head the leaves are very few, small and set close 
to the head. So compact is its growth that over 14,000 heads can be grown to the acre on any good ground suf- 
ficiently fertilized. Please bear in mind that all cabbages are gross feeders and require a large amount of fertilizing ; 
should this be lacking the profits will be greatly reduced. We can recommend Isbell’s Lightning Cabbage to the 
market gardener, trucker, and private planter as a perfect first early cabbage in every respect. 


Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 8c; 3 pkts. 20c; oz. 25c; 4 Ib. 88e; lb. $3.10. Not prepaid: 1% lb. 85c; Ib. $3.00. 


ISBELL’S JACKSON WINTER CABBAGE. 


The King of All Cabbages for Spring Sales. 


Our market gardeners have for several years grown this variety which was brought into this country by a German 
gardener who knew no name forit. It proved so valuable that the seed has been sold frequently at $1.00 per ounce, abd 
sometimes higher. It makes a very hard head of good size and extraordinary weight, and is remarkable for its keeping 
qualities when buried over winter. It is the best sort for late spring sales after all the other sorts are gone, when it com- 
mands a high price, owing to its dark green color, size aud quality. It is no doubt one of the most profitable sorts to 
grow and every gardener should have it. 


Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. 15c; %4 Ib. 48c; lb. $1.70. Not prepaid: % Ib. 45c; lb. $1.60. 


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This valuable variety of Winter Cabbage stands alone, by itself, and is without a superior as a heavy, solid, 
long keeping variety. For many years it has been selected and perfected by the originator in Denmark. It is the 
best shipping cabbage known today. After being shipped long distances it will keep far into the spring and retain 
its rich, mild flavor. It has very few outer leaves which admits of close planting. (See cut.) It is medium in size 
(not quite sc large as Flat Dutch) very fine grain, tender and crisp, with but little waste heart. It is the hardiest 
of all Cabbages, withstanding cold, hot, or dry weather. It thrives well on thin soils and in highly exposed places, 
but to get best results should be rich. The hardness, solidity and weight of the heads is truly wonderful. They will 
weigh one-fourth more than other varieties of equal size. It grows luxuriantly on all soils and under most condi- 
tions. Does not rot from effect of wet seasons. 


Last year we had a large stock of Danish Ball-Head because we, by mistake, contracted for twice what 
we expected to sell. But by selling it at an extremely low price we cleaned out our stock entirely. We saved 
our customers hundreds of dollars on this one variety and in no case did our seed fail to give entire satis- 
faction. Many of our customers wrote us that they would never again be induced to pay $2.00 to $3.00 
per pound for seed that gave no better results than ours and in many instances not as good. 

The best Danish Ball-Head Cabbage seed comes from Denmark. No one disputes this. We get ours 
from the best grower in Denmark. We challenge anyone to dispute this. You can buy cheap stocks of 
Danish Ball-Head at a few cents per pound lower than our price but what is the use of taking the chance 
wher. you can get absolutely the highest quality of us at such a low figure. 

Why is our price so low again this year? Because we placed such a large contract order with our 
grower that we got avery low price from him. When we sent our order it was smaller than last year 
and he wrote us that we must give him a great deal larger order than last year. We wrote him that if 
he would make us his lowest price in ton Jots we would increase our order and give our customers the 
benefit of the low price. He did make a low price and we increased our order. We heard from him in 
November that the seed he had shipped to us was even better than ever. We expect to hear some extra 
good reports next fall on our grand strain of Danish Ball-Head. Remember we furnish $3.00 per pound 
quality at $1.50 per pound. Our strain is also known as Danish Roundhead. 


Unfavorable reports have been made from time to time about Danish Ballhead Cabbage. The reason for this 
is because there are several strains of Danish Ballhead Cabbage on the market. Most of them are practically worth- 
less. Some strains are sold under the names of Holland, Dutch, Great Dane, Solid Emperor, and German Export. 
Most reliable seedsmen get their seed direct from Denmark and a few from the originator, but they ask exorbitant 
prices for it. We contract with the man who originated this grand variety to supply us our seed each year, there- 
fore we have absolutely the best strain that is offered by any seedsman today. See in above cut how a field of Dan- 
ish Ballhead Cabbages looked in the fall of 1904 just before cutting them. They were raised from our seed by W. 
A. Cooper, Euclid Street, Jackson, Mich., a prominent market gardener who raises all his vegetables from Isbell’s 
seeds. He had another excellent crop last fall. Notice the uniform size of each cabbage in the pile at the lower 
left hand corner of the cut and also how few outer leaves the one large head that we show has. 


Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. 15c; &% Ib. 48; Ib. $1.60. Not prepaid: % Ib. 45c; Ib. $1.50; 4 to 10 
Ibs. $1.45 per Ib.; 10 Ibs. or more $1.40 per Ib. 


Let us again emphasize the fact that no seedsman can supply any better seed than ours, no matter what he 
says about his stock or how much he asks for it, 


ISBELL'S TESTED NORTHERN GROWN SEEDS. 11 


UEEN OF EARLIEST. 
RST EARLY SWEET CORN AS PROVED BY TEST. 


A Genuine Sweet Corn Extra Early and as Large as 
Some of the Second Earlies. It has Proved Itself 
One of the Most Valuable Varieties Ever Intro- 
duced. Market Gardeners Will Make No Mistake . 
in Planting for Main Crop. 


In this we have truly a remarkable and valuable sweet corn. 
It is the earliest table variety ever introduced. It is the hard- 
iest of all the table varieties ever grown. Can be planted near- 
ly as early as you would sow the Extra Early peas. Cold, wet 
weather has little effect upon it and can be planted from two 
to four weeks earlier than Cory, Minnesota, or Crosby, without 
injury. It readily stands early planting without injury from 
cold or wet weather. The stalks grow about five feet in height 
and produces rarely less than two and often three well de- 
veloped ears from six to eight inches in length. Leaves are 
small and few and will bear very close planting, and if the 
ground is well fertilized it is enormously productive. The grain 
is quite deep, very wide, tender, sweet and juicy. Its growth is 
remarkably rapid, and on this account care should be taken to 
pull the ears when quite young. 


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A NEW SWEET CORN. 


KING’S 
GOLDEN NUGGET. 


Early, Good Sized, 
Productive, 
Beautiful Color, 
Fine Flavored. 


As the name implies this is a Beau- 
tiful Golden Yellow Corn. It is ex- 
tremely hardy and can be planted 
earlier than most varieties of Sweet 
Corn, and will produce choice ears 
for the table, but a few days later 
than our Queen of Earliest. Planted 
later it does not develop quite so 
early as Cory or First in Market. The 
stalks grow from four to five feet 
high, ears set about three and one- 
half feet from the ground. Have 
never seen smut on this variety. Very 


Syl 
ren ® productive, making one to three good 


sized ears to the stalk. The ears grow 
from six to eight inches long with 
eight rows of Qeautiful golden yellow 
grains. The flaver is exceptionally 
rich and sweet. 


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10c; pt. 22ce; qt. 40c. Not prepaid: 
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\/EARLY CHAMPION. yu.ccnw 
THE BEST ALL-AROUND SWEET CORN. 
Surpasses All Other Sweet Corn in Quality. 


As sweet as any variety, Country Gentleman not excepted. Yields more than any other very early variety. Ready 
for use sixty days after planting. The ears are six to eight inches long, 12 rowed and kernels pure white, very large 
and deep for an early corn, grows about 5 to 6 feet high with usually two ears to the stalk. -It can be planted much 
thicker than most varieties, it is far superior to any other corn in quality and is a few days earlier than the Minne- 
sota. More prolific, larger ear, deeper kernels, much sweeter for home use and when dried it is remarkably sweet and 
tender. Market gardeners will find it most desirable and profitable on account of its being an early real sweet corn of 
remarkable size and very productive. A week or more later than the Premo, but of better quality. Some of our 
market garden customers write us that they practically monopolize the market on sweet corn by growing “Early Cham- 
pion’ as their customers like it so well that they will have no other as long as this variety can be obtained. Many 
plant the “Early Champion” at intervals of two weeks in order to have a succession of it for the whole season, prefer- 
ing it for the table to any later sorts. 


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12): Ss. M. ISBELL & CO’S CATALOG OF RELIABLE SEEDS. 


ISBELL’S PROLIFIC. 


eaviest Yielding, The Hardiest, The Handsomest, 


The Sweetest Second Early Sweet Corn 


on the Market Today. 


GRAND VARIETY SHOULD BE PLANTED NEXT AFTER 
QUEEN OF EARLIEST. 


Farmers and market gardeners who plant Queen of Earliest for 
the first early and Isbell’s Prolific for the second Early are sure of 
enormous profits. Queen of Harliest yields for them good sized ears, 
a week to ten days ahead of the other varieties which their neighbors 
plant for Extra Early sorts, and Isbell’s Prolific yields for them as 
early as Early Minnesota and Early Cory the juciest, finest flavored, 
and most desirable ears which are snapped up quickly ahead of the 
varieties just named at higher prices on the market by everyone as 
soon as they have tried Isbell’s Prolific. Most varieties lose their 
best flavor by standing over night after being picked. Not so with 
Isbell’s Prolific. It retains its delicious flavor after being picked f 
longer than any other variety, Stowell’s Evergreen not excepted. It 
is an extra heavy yielder for such an early corn and will prove a 


THIS 


Isbell’s Prolific. 


sure money maker. The ears are from six to nine inches lons, and are well filled with kernels (see cut three-fourths 
natural size), which are medium in size and arranged in regular rows ten to twelve on a cob. It is never known to 
smut. It is a very hardy variety, and therefore can be planted very early. Our Michigan grown seed is sure to please 
2veryone who tries it. Don’t fail/to be one of the thousands that will try this variety and make money on it. 


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THE. DAVIS PERFECT CUCUMBER. 


Originated by Eugene Davis who first introduced the Grand Rapids Forcing Lettuce, and 
who also originated the Davis White Wax Bean which has become so popular. 


This cucumber will prove a sure 
money maker for those engaged in 
growing cucumbers under glass *‘ for 
profit’ as well as for truck garden- 
ers to grow out of doors. 


Unequaled for 


Quality, Shape, 
Color and 
Productiveness. 


Bound to become the most popu- 
lar cucumber known. 


Davis Perfect Cucumber. 


The introducer says: ‘Mr. Davis first called our attention to his new cucumber last spring. We made a care- 
ful inspection of his cucumber and this new variety beats all others in points of beauty, quality, and productive- 
ness. We found it to be of not only the handsomest shape but of the richest dark glossy green color. As to its 
productiveness its vines were so heavily loaded that it seemed impossible for them to hold up the weight. Mr. 
Davis positively assured us that he was able to cut from thirty to fifty per cent more cucumbers from the vines 
of this new variety than from any other he was growing or had ever grown in the past. As to the merits of this 
cucumber for growing out of doors, it is unquestionably the best we ever saw, as experts cannot tell the outdoor 
grown cucumber from the hot house production, and they seem to yield even better out of doors than under glass,”’ 
The quantity of seed is so limited that it can be only offered in packets, 


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’"S TESTED NORTHERN GROWN SEEDS. 18 


ISBELL’S\EARLIEST OF ALL CUCUMBERS. 


The Earliest, 


The Superior of All White Spines. Holds its Color the Longest. 


As an extra early White Spine Cucumber there is no strain to equal this. It is shorter and thicker and holds 
its deep green color better than any White Spine or any other cucumber in cultivation. Fruits grow very even in 
size and regular in form. Color is dark olive green with white or light spines running from blossom end. It is 
smooth, tender and crisp. Remains green on the vine, and after picking it never turns yellow. It is very hardy. 
The vines are robust and very free from disease. We have never seen a strain so uniform in size, color and even- 
ness as our Earliest of All. Indeed, the fact of its combining every good quality with its extreme earliness led 
us to give it the name of “Earliest of All.’’ Market gardeners and large planters who value earliness, will find 
this the earliest of all cucumbers. ; 


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S F 


= KING of PICKLERS 


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\/_ ISBELL’S 


THE NEW CUCUMBER, KING OF PICKLERS. 


The Greatest Yielder of All. Yields from 200 to 300 Bushels per Acre. Unequaled in 
Quality, Color or Brittleness. — 4. 


For several years we have made cucumbers for pickles a special study, testing, Hybridizing and recrossing v¥arie- 
ties until today we think we have in the King of PicKlers the best cucumber for pickles. It is fine in form, -solid 
and thick in texture, excellent in quality and combines all the qualities necessary to. make a good pickle. :It-is very 
productive, yielding the past season oyer 250 bushels per acre. This is one of the grandest of all pickling -cucum- 
bers. It is also adapted for slicing it grows from nine to twelve inches long, retains its rich green color threugh- 
out its entire length, which is straight, smooth and symmetrical. It is one of those rare cucumbers both in shape 
and size that makes it desirable fgf slicing and pickling. It-is one that is so rarely found, and we are confident 
that if yeu grow it once you wilt never be without it. 


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CUMBERLAND CUCUMBER. 


An Excellent Early Pickling Variety. 


A distinct new pickling cucumber of the hardy White Spine type. It is a rapid, vigorous grower and very prolific. 
The fruits differ from all other hardy sorts; in being thickly set with fine spines over nearly the entire surface, and 
during their whele period of growth are exceptionally straight and symmetrical, thus making a choice slicing variety 
as well as one of the finest pickles. _The ‘flesh is firm, but very crisp and tender at all stages. 


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14 S. M. ISBELL & CO.”S CATALOG OF RELIABLE SEEDS. 


. ISBELL’S NEW IDEAL MUSKMELON. 


A Saimon Fleshed Variety of Most Dainty and Delicate Flavor, the Hand- 
somest, the Best Netted, the Best Shipper, the Flavor the 
Most Delicate and Spiciest of All. A Perfect 
Bonanza for All Who Grow It. 


Another season’s trial has 
proven every claim. 


We can furnish abundant 
testimonials. 


Try it and you will agree 
with us. 


This new muskmelon is the best flavored melon ever introduced. ‘Most delicious of all muskmelons,” is the ver- 
dict of all who have sampled it. Weighs from five to eight pounds. Is thickly netted, with ribs plainly marked. 
The deep meated flesh is a beautiful salmon color, and the highest flavor of any muskmelon. This melon is the result 
of many years of patient, painstaking selection and crossing and is so carefully bred that it runs very true, every 
melon alike. It is medium as to season and is a very heavy yielder. One of the best shipping melons on the market. 


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THE TRUE WONDERFUL LETTUCE. 


Produces Immense Heads, 15, 16 and often 18 Inches Across, as Solid as Cabbage. It Blanches 
Beautifully. Crisp, Tender and Delicious. Absolutely Free from Bitterness. 


a The Largest Heading Lettuce we have ever seen. It has 

LD 4 been grown to weigh six pounds to the head, and frequently 
LW: OS weighs two to three pounds. The heart is very solid, of 
pleasing light green color, very tender, very crisp, and with- 
out the slightest trace of bitterness found in the majority 
of lettuces. As an example of its ‘‘standing”’ properties, per- 
fect lettuces were cut from the same bed for upwards of 
seven weeks. Two Pounders, trimmed close, ready for 
table use, were common on our markets last summer. It is 
pronounced the finest ever seen in the United States, and 
not half enough could be secured to supply the demand after 
the customers had once sampled an order. For exhibition 
purposes and for an outdoor, all-season variety it stands 
unrivaled. 


Make Sure of the True Wonderful.—We understand 
some have been sending out an old variety under the name 
“Wonderful.” The old variety referred to is smaller and 
otherwise inferior. Our customers say so, and they ought to 
know, after three years’ trial. A few extracts from what 
they say: 


“I can only get 45 heads in a large sugar barrel.’’ ‘‘ Looks 
like early summer cabbage heads.’ ‘‘Blanches erisp and 
is delicious.” ‘‘ Finest I eversaw.’’ ‘‘Wonderful, indeed.’’ 
“Would eat ‘Wonderful’ daily if I could get it.’ ‘‘ Ahead 


of all for a summer sort.”’ 


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Ib. 90c. Not prepaid: 4 lb. 28c; Ib. 80c. 


ISBELL’S TESTED NORTHERN GROWN SEEDS. 15 


ISBELL’S NEW MUSKMELON “EARLY RIPE.” 


Positively the Earliest Green-fleshed 
Muskmelon Ever Grown, Out- 
Yielded all Other Sorts, 

Ideal Size for Des- 
sert. Very Sweet. 


A Healthy Vigorous and Exceed- 
ingly Prolific Grower. 


EARLY RIPE is a medium sized melon 
weighing from 2% to 4 pounds. The flesh is 
deep and thick, light green in color, except 
next to the seeds where it inclines toward 
yellow. The flavor is exceedingly fine. The 
skin is green, ribbed and netted. It is a 
firm solid melon and will carry in perfect 
condition for several days after its removal 
from the vine. It is a heavy cropper and 
is absolutely the earliest of all Muskmelons. 
We particularly recommend it to all whose 
profits depend upon being first in the mar- 
ket. The melons are of very uniform size 
and of fine shape and appearance, extremely 
delicious in flavor and sell readily on ot> 
market at from $1.25 to $2.0C per dozen. The 
profit on an acre being very large, as all 
the melons are usually sold before other 
sorts come on the market. The gardener 
that originated this variety often has ripe 
Muskmelons in July. 

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15e; % lb. 35e: Ib. $1.10. Not prepaid: 4 
Ib. 32e; Ib. $1.00. 


EXTRA EARLY WATER- 
MELON. ISBELL’S EARLIEST 
AND SWEETEST. 


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Carin 


ISBELL’S EARLIEST AND SWEETEST WATERMELON. 


The Most Valuable New Watermelon of the Day, Being Very Early 
and Deliciously Sweet, It Fairly Melts in Your Mouth. 


_ This melor as its name implies is the earliest Watermelon known and is also the sweetest and is a_ melon} of 
highest quality and value. The size is medium and does not exceed in weight 20 lbs. averaging from 10 to 15 Ibs. he 
form and marking is as shown above. (See illustration.) The flesh scarlet, of extra fineness and sweetness entifely 
stringless, fairly melts in your mouth. The flavor is very delicious. The seeds are white or light cream. This yar- 
lety is one of the most productive known, often producing six to eight large melons to a single vine: the plant is 
very hardy and vigorous, resists disease in a remarkable manner, making it a sure cropper. It is a_cross between 
Mountain Sweet and Coles Early combining the best qualities of both. We are sure that we are offering the best 
melon in the world. We have never seen its equal. 

Every Melon Grower should give ISBELL’S EARLIEST and SWEETEST a fair trial as it is in all respects a 
very promising variety. Z 
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ve per ’ 


16 S. M. ISBELL & CO.’S CATALOG OF RELIABLE SEEDS. 


PICKANINNY’S DELIGHT WATERMELON. 


Very Productive. Good Shipper. 
A Good Seller. : Y THE HANDSOMEST 


It is Also a Great Family 

Melon and Large Growers S _ MELON 
Need not Hesitate to Plant 
It Largely. 


GROWN. 


oO ee ed 2 ——— 


PICKANINNY’S DELIGHT WATERMELON. 
An Extra Large Melon of First Quality. 


Introduced in 1900 at which time $100.00 was offered for a suitable name, since which time this melon has become 
very popular. It is an exceedingly large melon, frequently weighing 60 lbs. and over, averaging 35 lbs., and it is 
claimed by shippers that notwithstanding it is so heavy it will readily withstand packing seven layers deep in a ear, 
whereas Kolbs Gem or any other variety cannot be packed more than five layers deep for long distance shipping. 
Thus fully proving its superiority as a long distance shipper. This is not only a melon of large size but of fine 
quality, and is quite early. The color is dark green; the flesh is a brilliant red, very solid.and sweet. The Picka- 
ninny’s Delight takes well-in large markets, finding ready sale and other varieties go a begging. Large melon grow- 
ers will find it to their interest to plant liberally of:this grand variety. 


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45c per Ib. 


ISBELL’S EARLY WHITE SUGAR BALL ONION. 


The Quickest Onion From Seed. 
] Very Mild and Sweet. 
Fine for Bunching. 
Sown Largely for Pickling Onions. 


For years there has been an inquiry for an extremely early 
Onion to be sold in the green state. That is, in bunches. Isbell’s 
Early White Sugar Ball will fill the bill completely. There is no 
Onion ‘seed known that will produce an onion one inch or more in 
diameter quicker than this. This is the finest and earliest of all 
the White Onions, and is especially adapted for early bunch onions. 
It is so sweet and mild flavored we have named it “Sugar Ball.’’ It is also very early. So early it is a surprise to 
all who grow it for the first time. One gardener says it grows as quick as a radish. 


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Isbell’s Early White Sugar Ball. 


ISBELL’S TESTED NORTHERN GROWN SEEDS. 17 


TWO REMARKABLE GLOBE ONIONS. 


Our seed of these two grand varieties is produced with the same extremely careful selection that is yiven to 
our Extra Select Stocks of Onion Seed. An interesting description of our method of selection and improvement is 
given at bottom of page 3. 


ISBELL’S YELLOW GLOBE ONION.—oOur Yellow Globe Ohions are great beauties and cannot be beaten any- 
where on earth. We are very positive in this statement as we know whereof we speak for we have tried every 
seedsman’s Globe Onions and not one of them was any better and few.of them equal to ISBELL’S YELLOW GLOBE. 
In this grand onion we have a strain of Yellow Onions to use the phrase of a Western grower, “It beats the band. 
It is a magnificent onion, large, globe shaped with flesh white, mild and juicy, while the outward appearance is ex- 
tremely handsome, being a beautiful yellow color and is very pleasing to the eye. It is an immense cropper, over 
900 bushels per acre having been raised on a field of seven acres. If you will give our Yellow Globe a trial it will] 
surely please you. 5 : K 

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or over at $1.90 per Ib. 


2 ISBELL’S EVERGOOD ONION. 
EB ]“—G 


ISBELL’S 
EXTRA 
SELECT 
GLOBE 
ONION SEED 
is Superior to 
any on the 
Market. Per- 


fect Globe 
4 Shape. Large, 


| Heavy and 
ee na SEs Ree NN ‘ | Solid. Enor- 
—= ac) ES 2 ey ul 7s mous Yield- 
: . ae way <4 ers. Keeping 
Qualities 

Unsurpassed. 

THE WORLD BEATING RED ONION. AN ENORMOUS YIELDER. : 

PERFECT SHAPE. HANDSOME COLOR. 

SPLENDID KEEPER. WONDERFUL SHIPPER. 


ISBELL’S EVERGOOD or LONGKEEPER ONION.—This is our specialty. It is one of the grandest red onions 
for general crop grown, there is no sort equal to it in yield, in keeping qualities, in fine flavor, and fine for market. 
From every section of the country we have received glowing testimonials of this grand variety. It pays to sow 
ISBELL’S Improved strains of Onion Seed. ISBELL’S EVERGOOD ONION grows large solid, fine shape, excellent 
flavor and is such an excellent keeper that it can be carried until April and May when Onions are scarce and will 
obtain a fancy price. It is the great general purpose onion. ; 

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or over at $1.75 per Ib. 


18 S. M. ISBELL & CO.”S CATALOG OF RELIABLE SEEDS. 
THE GREATEST MONEY-MAKING PEA. 


MONARCH OF EARLIES. TZ 248287 ot the EXTRA 


of All. 
MONARCH OF EARLIES. 


Much Hardier. 


Withstands Greater Weather Changes. No: 
Earlier Than Any Other Variety. a | 
THE ENTIRE CROP CAN BE TAKEN OFF IN ONE PICKING AND NO OTHER EXTRA EARLY VARIETY IS SO 


BY FAR THE LARGEST PODDED AND HEAVIEST YIELDING EXTRA EARLY. 


MONARCH OF EARLIES! Yes! And full well does it deserve that title. That means Earliest of Earlies, 
Best of Earlies, Leader of Earlies, Ruler of Harlies. Yes! All these and more. Even better than Isbell’s First and 
Best which is a close second in every way and equal to any of the Extra Earlies offered by other Seedsmen. 


There are some early varieties of peas that are early; yes; but do not yield enough in a row a rod long to make 
one good meal for a family of three. There are others that are early; yes; but so hard and tasteless that once eating 
them would be enough. There are others called early that are perhaps a_ little earlier than Champion of England, 
but none of these early kinds are what the wide-awake, up-to-date farmer and gardener are looking for. 

MONARCH OF EARLIES. HEAVIEST YIELDING variety. A trial of them will convince anyone of this 
fact. It is the result of careful selection. Right here let us say that growing peas is one of our specialties. It is 
now an established fact that our grand old state of Michigan is today the greatest pea growing state in the Union, 
and that she produces peas of the best quality. Therefore, we are right at home when it comes to growing peas 
and we raise many carloads annually and sell to other seedsmen in carloads. 


CONSIDER THIS PROPOSITION A MOMENT.—It is a well known fact that the first Peas in the market bring 
the highest prices. If you plant some of our Monarch of Harlies you will have Peas ready for market earlier than 
those who plant other varieties. Just think what it would mean to be from 5 to 10 days earlier than anyone else 
with bushel after bushel of fine, large podded Peas. You could ask your own price and have no trouble in getting 
it. The little money that you will invest in the Peas you plant will be twice returned to you in the extra profit that 
you will make by planting Monarch of Earlies instead of other sorts. 


DON’T FAIL TO PLANT SOME OF OUR MONARCH OF EARLIES.— 
If you are going to sow any peas at all anywhere from a packet to 
twenty-five bushels, don’t fail to try these. It is the variety for the 
farmer or gardener to sow who wants to get the first peas to market 
and get the fancy prices. The straw is not so long that it needs sup- 
port, neither is it short, (short straw peas never yield well), but medium 
in length. It is very prolific, a large number of pods are produced on 
every vine. When dry the peas are somewhat wrinkled, though we do 
not class them with wrinkled peas. Wrinkled peas are not so hardy as 
these. This variety is so very hardy that it may be planted with perfect 
safety just as early as the ground can be worked in the spring. They 
will be found of equal value for late summer or autumn planting or 
where a crop is to come off in the shortest possible time. The entire 
crop can be gathered at one picking, making it especially valuable to 
market gardeners and canners. Order some right now. 


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Pt. 12¢c; qt. 20c; % pk. 50c; pk. 90c; bu. $3.40; 2 to 10 bus. $3.30 per 
bu.; 10 bus. or more, $3.25 per bu. 


THE NEW SURPRISE or ECLIPSE. 


THE EARLIEST OF ALL THE SWEET WRINKLED PEAS. 


Earlier than American Wonder and Nott’s Excelsior, and Nearly as Early 
as the Excellent Variety, First and Best. 


This remarkable new sort is a cross of the Alaska and American 
Wonder possessing the quality of American Wonder, and is nearly as 
early as the First and Best. The vines grow 24 in. high and need no 
bushing; the pods are well filled, containing six or seven peas. The 
peas are not as large as those of the American Wonder, but Surprise is 
a far better cropper and ready for the market days before it. Surprise 
has the hardiness of the Alaska; it is a far better pea and cannot be 
recommended too highly. Another very important feature of’ Surprise 
Pea is the fact that it is ordinarily not subject to mildew, and can there- 
fore be planted again in August for a late crop, a point which market 
gardeners and private planters will appreciate. 


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Pt. 12c; qt. 20c; % pk. 60c; pk. $1.00; bu. $3.50. The New Surprise. 


ISBELL’S TESTED NORTHERN GROWN SEEDS. 19 


AN EXTRA EARLY HANDSOME POTATO, SHAPE IDEAL, 
A STRONG HEALTHY GROWER, 
Resists Disease, Scab and Rot, A Good Yielder, 
and its Cooking Qualities are Superior. 


This Grand, Extra Early, enormous yielding variety was introduced in 1902. The introducer said, ‘‘No other 
potato comes anywhere near being as promising, magnificent, colossal, superb and marvelous as the brand new seed- 
ling Extra Early Sensation, which is decidedly the earliest and handsomest potato on earth.” 

But, Brother Farmer, it is a fact that you could take a great deal of pleasure and satisfaction in being able to 
be the first to deliver full grown potatoes to your market, anywhere from a week to two weeks ahead of your 
neighbors and secure the fancy prices. Then, too, there is a great deal of satisfaction in securing seed that will 
produce such enormous crops as three to five hundred bushels per acre under good conditions. Now we cannot say 
this for other varieties. Some seedsmen claim that all their potatoes will raise four to six hundred bushels per 
acre but we do not believe in claiming something that is not ; 2 c 
true. The first year this potato was on the market it sold for XQ , (Sr 


Ht 
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Comes after Little Gem. 


It is the Finest and Most Delicious Pea 
in the World for the Cottage Garden. 


In Isbell’s Main Crop we have a new 
sort destined to become the universal gar- 
den favorite the world over. 

It combines quantity and quality in a 
degree possessed by no other variety. The 
Main Crop is a medium early, green 
wrinkled pea, grows uniformly about two 
and one-half feet high and is literally cov- 
ered with its long, heavy pods. In the 
cut we show the size and form of the peas, 
which come eight or nine in a pod. The 
quality of this pea is simply perfection— 
that rich, buttery, marrow-like flavor for 
which the peas grown in the gardens of 
Old England are celebrated. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 8c; pt. 
20c; qt. 30c. Not prepaid: Pt. 10c; qt. 15¢; 
¥ pk. 45c; pk. 80c; bu. $3.00. 


20 Ss. M. ISBELL & CO.’S CATALOG OF RELIABLE SEEDS. 


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THE COMING LATE Porat} PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT. 


THE FINEST FLAVORED, HEAVIEST YIELDING POTATO ON THE MARKET TODAY. 


This grand new variety was introduced last year under the very disrespectful name of ‘‘Teddy Roosevelt.” The 
seed from which this variety originated was planted the spring after Roosevelt was elected Vice President. Only 
those who were intimately acquainted with President Roosevelt at the time he was elected Vice President knew what 
a grand man he was, and how immensely popular he would become. Likewise with this grand potato. Only the 
originator knew after he had raised potatoes the second year from the seed what a grand potato it was and how 
immensely popular it would become. After being. Vice President only a short time Roosevelt filled the office of Pres- 
ident and became so immensely popular with the people of the United States that he carried the whole country by 
“storm,’’ so to speak. Likewise, President Roosevelt potato very suddenly became so immensely popular that it 
will take the gardeners and farmers by storm during the next year or two. The firm that introduced this potato 
two years ago could not begin to fill the orders they received for it. Among the other things the firm that intro- 
duced says for it: ‘‘This marvelous new potato is a herald of continued prosperity. It is the finest flavored, most 
delicious table potato ever grown. Twenty-one out of twenty-five people each of whom we gave half a peck to try, 
reported it the best potato they had ever cooked. The other four reported it fully equal to Early Sensation and 
Admiral Dewey. Teddy Roosevelt potato is a prosperity maker. In an experiment on one-eighth of an acre of 
the best soil, with the most perfect weather, and with the best care it yielded at the rate of 978 bushels to the acre.” 


Now, while we think it would take good soil, very good weather, and exceptionally good care to make it yield 
978 bushels per acre, still we do know that it is an enormous yielder, and we think that if enough care and pains 
were taken it could be made to yield at the rate of anywhere from 700 to 900 bushels on a trial patch with the 
one end in view of getting a heavy yield. It is a pure white potato, nearly round, an excellent keeper, very fine 
flavored, and the best cooking potato we know of. It will give the best satisfaction wherever planted. It is a dis- 
tinct variety, and the demand this spring will be very great we are Sure. Therefore, order early as our stock is not 
large, although we hope to have enough to supply every one. 


Prices, by mail, postpaid: Lb. 40c; 3 lbs. 90c. Not prepaid: 1% pk. 35c; pk. 60c; bu. $2.00; bbl (165 Ibs. net) $5.00. 


ISBELL’S HAPPY MEDIUM. 


A Grand New Potato. An Early and Late Potato in One. 


ONE OF THE GREATEST MONEY MAKING POTATOES EVER OFFERED. 


In offering this wonderful new potato to the public we do it with the utmost confidence that it will prove to be 
one of the leading market or home use potatoes. We have grown this for three years, having bought it at a good 
round price from an experimenter who had raised it from the seed ball two years previous. It is therefore five 
years from the seed ball. In growth the Happy Medium is remarkably vigorous, making a rank growth, which so 
far has shown no tendency to blight. This in a measure accounts for its ability to produce such enormous crops. 

One distinct feature of this grand potato is that it sets its tubers early and good large potatoes can be dug as 
early as from Early Rose or Early Beauty of Hebron, and will cook dry and mealy. They are also a first class late 
potato and will yield a large crop equal to any of the late varieties. The vines are vigorous and as near insect and 
blight proof as any. Foliage is abundant, standing well erect, admitting close planting. The tubers are very hand- 
some, and shape similar to Rural New Yorker. Few and very shallow eyes. Skin white, slightly russeted; thin but 
firm. This among potato experts is an indication of fine cooking qualities. Table quality of the best; the flesh 
being pure white, dry and floury. It cooks finely and quickly with a delicious nutty flavor. In good soil the tubers 
grow large with very few small ones. This potato originated near Jackson by a successful farmer and potato 
grower who grows potatoes for profit. : 


Prices, by mail, postpaid: Lb. 4c; 3 Ibs. $1.00. Not prepaid: Lb. 25c; % pk. 50c; pk. 85c; bu. $3.00. 


ISBELL’S TESTED NORTHERN 


GROWN SEEDS. 21 


top, it is equally valuable for forcing or open ground, in favorable 
Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 5c; oz. 8e; 


more at 45c. 


% Ib. 20e; 


ISBELL’S 
EARLY BIRD RADISH. 


THE QUICKEST GROWING OF ALL 
RADISHES. 


Quick Growing, Good Color, Good Shape, 
and Fine Quality, 


All combined in one make it the Best 
Radish on the Market. 

IN THIS RADISH ISBELL’S EARLY BIRD 
We are sure we have the earliest, best shaped, 
and most beautiful colored radish ever offered. 
It is unusually tender and crisp, never becoming 
hollow. It is very desirable as a forcing radish, 
being fit to pull in less time than any other 
turnip variety. It is alike valuable for out- 
door planting for spring or in autumn, and will 
always command a good price throughout the 
year. It will not disappoint a single gardener 
who sows it, but will be a source of genuine 
pleasure and profit. We know of none of our 
vegetables that will pay the market gardener 
better than Isbell’s Early Bird Radish. This 
is the earliest, the finest, the handsomest in 
shape of any early turnip Radish known to the 
trade at present. 

Now, the substanee of the whole matter is 
this: If you are at all anxious, either as a 


market gardener or as a grower of Radishes for 
your own table, to have Radishes from four to 
ten days ahead of your neighbor, and if you 
are anxious to have the finest Radish that seed 
ean produce, then by all means plant Isbell’s 
Early Bird. Its crisp, brittle flavor as well as 
its remarkably good growth and fine color, 
alike recommend it. The color of the skin is 
a rich scarlet, while the fiesh is pure white, 
of such mild flavor, always crisp, juicy, tender 
and delicious. As it has a very small, short 


weather maturing Radishes in about 20 days. 


Not prepaid: %4 Ib. 18e; lb. 50c; 5 Ibs. or 


<5 a a 


RADISHES are one of the most profitable crops to grow for the Market Gardener or truck farmer as 
it requires so short time to grow them and so little labor to get them ready for market. By sowing 50c 
worth of seed on ¥ of an acre of suitable soil 2,000 to 6,000 bunches of radishes may be sold requiring 
only three to six weeks’ time from the time of sowing until the entire crop is gathered. Successful 


gardeners sow radishes as early as the ground can be worked. 


Should a hard freeze come after sowing they 


sow another patch immediately, not expecting much from the first sowing, for if the seeds are sprouted 
just a little the freeze stunts them so that hardly one out of ten will make a good crisp radish, for they 
grow so slow that they are usually badly affected by the radish maggot or “worm.” Many growers make 
the mistake of sowing a larger “patch” than they can use or sell in a week and the Radishes get too 


large and old, especially if weather conditions are favorable. 


WHITE TIPPED EARLY 
SCARLET TURNIP. 


A Well Known Popular Radish. 


While this well known Radish 
is not a novelty, we consider it 
of sufficient merit to make special 
mention of it. The great popular- 
ity of this Radish is due to the 
rapidity with which it makes its 
growth. With favorable conditions 
it is ready for market in twenty- 
five days from planting, and when 
ready for the table is one of the 
handsomest Radishes. It is slight- 
ly flattened in form; of a beauti- 
ful bright scarlet color with a 
white tip, flesh white and of best 
quality. 


Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 
4c; oz. 6c; % lb. 12c; Ib. 40c. Not 
prepaid: ¥% Ib. 10c; lb. 30e; 5 
Ibs. or more at 28e per Ib. 


Crimson 
Giant 
Forcing 
Radish. 


EARLY CRIMSON. 
GIANT. 


A New Early Turnip Radish. 


Double the size of any of the 
early turnip-shaped type. This va- 
riety develops to 6 and often 7 in- 
ches in circumference weighing up 
to one ounce per bulb, or about 
four times the weight of similar 
sorts; but notwithstanding its im- 
mense size, does not get hollow or 
pithy, the fiesh remaining spark- 
lingly white, solid, crisp and juicy, 
and of the mildest flavor. The 
shape of the bulbs varies between 
round and almost oval, but the 
bright, deep crimson color of the 
skin remains quite constant. Ex- 
cellent both for forcing and open- 
ground culture. 


Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 
Se; oz. 10c; % Ib. 22e; Ib. Te. 
Not prepaid: ™% Ib. 20c; Ib. 65e. 


29 S. M. ISBELL & CO.’S CATALOG OF RELIABLE SEEDS. 


THE MOST WONDERFUL TOMATO EVER INTRODUCED. 


ISBELL’S EARLIBELL. 


Introduced by us in 1905. 


THE EARLIEST TOMATO OF ALL, 
THE SMOOTHEST TOMATO OF ALL, 
THE HEAVIEST YIELDING EXTRA EARLY, 
THE FINEST QUALITY EXTRA EARLY. 


EARLINESS.—We claim, and 
have proved it to be earlier 
than Spark’s Earliana. 


One of our customers reported that 
he picked large ripe tomatoes 28 days 
after setting out the plants. Our 
tests have produced ripe fruits 25 
days after setting out the plants and 
Earliana when sown at the same time 
and plants set out at the same time 
and after receiving equal care was 
five days later in maturing its fruits. 


QUALITY.—In quality Isbell’s 
Earlibell is far superior to 
all other extra earlies, equal 
to any of the second earlies, 
and nearly equal to the best 
main crop varieties. 


Next to extreme earliness its strong- 
est point is quality. No other extra 
early tomato is in the same class and 
therefore there is none to compare it 
with. Think of the most delicious 
second early that you Know of (we 
have tried Barlibell beside all of 
them) and you cannot think of one 
that excells Isbell’s Harlibell in qual- 
ity. In fact HEarlibell is nearly equal 
to the best tomatoes in existence. 
Very few varieties indeed there are, 
that are better in quality than our 
grand new extra early variety. 


REPEATED TESTS PROVE IT TO BE THE SMOOTHEST TOMATO AND LEAST APT TO CRACK OF ALL. 


There is no variety known today, whether late or early, that produces more uniformly smooth fruits and none 
that is more solid meated and less liable to crack. Notice in the cross-section in the cut above, which was made 
from an actual protograph, how remarkably solid the flesh is and how few seed cavities there are. This is far 
different in other Extra Barly varieties with their cavities of watery pulp. Its flavor is all that can be desired, 
pert Belicate and very pleasant, of a sub-acid nature, making it a very desirable variety for slicing or to eat from 

1e hand. 


PRODUCTIVENESS.—Many trials prove it to be a much heavier yielder than Earliana. 


An enthusiastic friend of Isbell’s Earlibell told us that from three select plants he picked over three bushels of 
fine tomatoes during the season. We have picked a cluster with 23 good sized fruits, all ripe at once. These were 
counted in the presence of Mr. J. C. Robinson of Nebraska, the well known vine seed grower, who complimented 
us very highly on our excellent variety. Fruits ripen uniformly all over, the stem end coloring perfectly. Unlike 
most Extra Earlies the plants continue to bear fruit till frost comes. 

Our tests proved conclusively that Isbell’s Earlibell is about twice as productive as Earliana. Remember, ear- 
lier, better quality, and yields double the quantity of Earliana. The plant is a perfect mass of beautiful large red 
fruit. 


SIZE.—The fruits are of remarkably large size for an Extra Barly, measuring three to four inches in diameter 
and two to two and one-half inches in depth. The photograph above shows the size of the matured fruits com- 
pared with a silver dollar. Isbell’s Earlibell is truly of great merit and has absolutely no faults to conceal, there- 
fore we have Shown the stem end, the blossom end and a side view which shows accurately its shape. 

COLOR.—Beautiful, deep glossy red. 


VINES.—Vigorous and very hardy, medium foliage, setting fruits close to main stem, bearing continuously dur- 
ing whole season. 

CONCLUSION :—We will stake our reputation on Isbell’s Earlibell Tomato. The largest Tomato growers can 
safely and profitably discard all other Extra Earlies and use Earlibell exclusively. It cannot fail to give entire sat- 
isfaction and more profit than any other. 


Prices for 1906 for seed grown by us right here in Jackson. By mail, postpaid: Pkt. 10c; 3 pkts. 25c; 
45 oz. 30c; oz. 50c; & Ib. $1.75. 


ISBELL’S TESTED NORTHERN GROWN SEEDS. 23 


ISBELL’S MAGNITUDE TOMATO. 
THE LARGEST SMOOTH RED TOMATO. 


Never Fails 


The Best is to Please. 


Our Boast. 


Don’t Fail to 
Try-te. 


Succeeds 
Everywhere. 


ISBELL’S MAGNITUDE TOMATO, ONE OF THE BEST. 


THE MOST VALUABLE LARGE RED TOMATO EVER INTRODUCED. 


All who grow Tomatoes should plant it. We have a reputation for growing good Tomato seed, and for having 
the best varieties. ISBELL’S MAGNITUDE is a new variety offered for the first last season (1905). This valuable 
market variety was developed from a cross between the Enormous and the Barly Advance, and has the yielding 
qualities of the Early Advance and the size of the Enormous, making it a money maker for Market Gardeners 
and Canners. : 

Our illustration gives a very fair idea of the size and shape of this valuable new variety. 

Isbell’s Magnitude is the finest medium or main crop ever introduced, truly remarkable, handsome, very large, 
solid, smooth, bright glossy red variety of the finest quality, ripens clear to the stem; wonderfully productive and 
sure cropper; does not crack, and has no green core. Sells on sight. Its large size might lead some to believe 
that its fruits are few in number, yet the fact is that it is even more prolific in fruiting than any of the standard 
sorts in cultivation. It is without doubt the heaviest cropper known. The Tomatoes are borne in immense clusters 
of three to six fruit, sometimes eight large fruits have been found in a single cluster. In solidity and meatiness 
it has no equal. As a carrier or shipping tomato there is none better, and ‘“‘Longkeeper’’ would be an appropriate 
name for it. The large size, beautiful color and productiveness are maintained throughout the season. The Magni- 
tude does not yield seed as some other sorts, hence the high price of the seed. 


Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 10c; 1% oz. 20c; oz. 35c; 1% Ib. $1.15; Ib. $4.10; Not prepaid: ™4 Ib. $1.12; Ib, $4.00. 


SPARK’S “SEARLIANA’’ TOMATO. 


A MONEY MAKER FOR MARKET GARDENERS. 


One of the Earliest, Smooth, Good Sized Red Tomatoes Now in Cultivation. 
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wx z= This extra early tomato has had a very large sale and 
i were gardeners and those who grow tomatoes acquainted 
with it, the sale would be very much increased. With the 
exception of our Earlibell, it is fully a week earlier than 
any other sort. It will supersede the Atlantic Prize, be- 
cause the fruits are not only remarkable for their large 
size, perfect form, bright red color and delicious flavor, but 
ripens clear to the stem and does not crack. Its solidity 
and fine quality are quite “equal to the best medium sorts. 
Grows in clusters of five to eight, averaging 2% inches in 
diameter. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 8c; % oz. 15c; oz. 25e; 
14, Ib. 78c; lb. $2.60. Not prepaid: %4 Ib. 75e; Ib. $2.50. 


Complete list of tomatoes on pages 58, 59 and 60. 


Spark’s “ Earliana.” 


24 S. M. ISBELL & CO”S CATALOG OF RELIABLE SEEDS. 


A COMPLETE LIST OF THE STANDARD VARIETIES OF 


ABLE SEEDS 
Sie ae pa ISBELL TRADE 2 


BACKED BY THE ISBELL GUARANTEE. 


THE NEXT THIRTY-EIGHT PAGES of this catalogue describe a list of all the standard varieties of Vegetable 
Seeds which are worthy of trial in any garden. In our trial grounds we test all the most promising new varieties of 
Vegetable, Flower and Field Seeds produced in this country .and Europe, and thus we are able to assure our patrons 
that all the new varieties that we offer each season have genuine merit, though perhaps they are not adapted to 
all parts of the country. Our customers may rest assured that if any of the highly-praised, much-lauded varieties 
are not found in this catalogue they are probably of little merit. Our constant aim is to offer the best and we 
confidently recommend for this season, 1906, the varieties described on the following pages. We do not re-name 
old varieties and call them novelties, we always endeavor to make Highest Quality our first consideration, and we 
can say for all seeds (and our ever increasing trade proves it) that no better seeds are sold anywhere. Only from 
good seeds can good crops be grown, and our seeds are good as the best and better than the rest, proved by test. 


INSTRUCTIONS FOR ORDERING.—Use our order sheet following instructions on same, enclosed in this catalog. 
Put each item on a separate line. Place the quantity ordered before each article. Write a separate letter if you 
wish to say anything to us. Keep a copy of your order. Sign your name, postoffice, county and state very plainly. 


WRITE YOUR NAME ESPECIALLY PLAIN, as we see thousands of strange names and it is important that we 
get your correct address. 


READ CAREFULLY INSTRUCTIONS FOR ORDERING ON INSIDE OF FRONT COVER. 
A FEW WORDS ABOUT MICHIGAN GROWN SEEDS. 


Every Seedsman now concedes that MICHIGAN GROWN Beans, Sweet Corn, Cucumber, 
Muskmelon, Onion, Peas, Pumpkin, Radish, Squash and Tomato seeds are the best that 
can be produced. We make a specialty of growing nearly every one of these vegetables 
for seed purposes not for our own trade alone but for eastern, western and northern seed- 
houses. Therefore, remember,’ when looking at other catalogs in which prices are higher 
than ours that perhaps we grew the. seed that the other seedsman is offering. Why_pay 
him a high price when you can buy of us the same seeds at lower prices. DO NOT 
make a mistake and pay twice what seeds are worth, DO NOT be influenced by catalogs 
of seedsmen who claim impossible and unheard of results from their seeds, and DO NOT 
take chances with seeds from the seedsman who sells all his seeds cheaper than anyone 
else, but SEND YOUR ORDERS to a seedhouse whose PRICES are MODERATE, whose 
DESCRIPTIONS and ILLUSTRATIONS are not exaggerated, whose REPUTATION is the 
BEST and who gives to its customers A GUARANTEE THAT IS GOOD FOR SOMETHING. 
Compare our prices and descriptions with others, write to our references (See page 1) and 
read our Guarantee (page 1) and we feel positive that you will be satisfied with us. We 
promise to give you satisfaction. 


ASPARAGUS. 


CULTURE.—To grow Asparagus plants from seed, sow as early as possible in the 
spring, in drills one inch deep, and the rows about one foot apart. Keep the’ soil mellow 
and free from weeds during the summer, and the plants will be in condition to set in 
permament beds the succeeding spring. The beds should be about four feet wide, with 
an alley or path two feet. wide on each side. Set plants one foot.apart each way, and 
the crowns four inches below the surface. The soil can scarcely be too rich, for the sweet- 
ness and tenderness of the shoots depend on the rapidity of their growth. Give the beds 
a good dressing of fine manure every fall, after clearing off the weeds and stems. An 
occasional application of salt will be found beneficial. Sow a little on the surface in the 
spring, and it will help keep down the weeds. The plants must be properly established 
before cutting, which will require at least two seasons. 

By purchasing plants, a year’s time is saved. 

COLUMBIAN MAMMOTH WHIUITE.—A distinct and valuable variety, producing im- 
mense clear white shoots, very tender and of excellent quality. i 
aS Flees: by mail, Postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. 8c; ™%4 Ib. 20c; lb. 60c. Not prepaid: %4 Ib. 

Cc; . 50c. 

PALMETTO.—This has long been a favorite shipping variety all through the trucking 
districts. It is said to be a little earlier than other sorts, at the same time being fully 
equal in size and productiveness to any variety in cultivation. : 

Prices, by mail, postpaid; Pkt. 4c; oz. %e; 14 Ib. 15c; lb. 40c. Not prepaid, % Ib. 12c; 


Ib. 30c. 

/ GARR'S MAMMOTH.—An excellent variety., Large and produetive. Grown with Con- 
over’s Collosal, it grows twice as large and more productive. Very popular and sells at 
fancy prices. 2 
os eriCes: by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. 7c; ™%4 Ib. 15¢e; lb. 40c. Not prepaid: %4 Ib. 

c;3, lb. 30c. 

VCONOVER’S COLOSSAL.—An old standard and more largely grown than any other 
sort. It is unsurpassed in flavor. f 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. 6c; 14 Ib. 12c; Ib. 35e. Not prepaid: % Ib. 10c; 


Ib. 25c. 
TWO-YEAR-OLD ASPARAGUS ROOTS. 


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We grow our own Asparagus Roots in our grounds right here near Jackson, in wee ul 
soil. The seed is not sown broadcast and given no further attention until roots are dug 
but is sown thinly in drills and the plants are cultivated carefully from time to time and Palmetto Asparagus. 
thus we have to offer choice cultivated roots which have grown separately, making them 
more hardy and vigorous. Our two-year-old roots are as large as the average three-year-old roots and are far more 
desirable, as the younger a root is (if it is properly grown) the quicker it recovers from the shock of transplanting. 
We could supply the cheaply grown roots such as the average seedsman sends out at $2.00 to $3.00 per thousand 
cheaper than ours, but we would not be guilty of imposing on our customers in that manner. Our roots must go 
by express or freight, as they are so large that the postage would be too much if sent by mail. When you see 
roots quoted by mail postpaid, you may be sure that they are much smaller than ours. 


Prices for Roots well packed to go by freight or express at buyers expense. 


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ISBELL’S TESTED NORTHERN GROWN SEEDS. 


BEANS. 


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DWARF WITH 
SNAP PODS. 


ONE OF THE MOST POPULAR GARDEN VEGETABLES GROWN. 


When it comes to Beans we are “IT.” 


Michigan is recognized as the leading Bean Growing State. 


A large per 


cent. of the seed beans used in the United States are grown in this state, the soil and climate seem to be especially 


adapted to them. Of the many choice varieties of beans, the following j 
our stock is extra choice, being Michigan northern grown, which in itself insures early maturity. 
being carefuly ‘‘rogued,’’ and the seed stocks improved by continued intelligent selection. 


guaranteed 1905 crop. 

Culture.—Beans do best on light, warm soils, 
heavy manuring. 
they should be planted every two weeks. 
often, but never when vines are wet. 


WAX PODDED SORTS. 


Isbell’s Admiral Togo.—Resists rust, blight, and dis- 
ease. For full description, see Novelties, page 5. 
Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 10c; pt. 25c; qt. 40c. 
ae prepaid: Pt. 15¢c; qt. 25c; % pk. 75ce; pk. $1.35; bu. 
artic 


Round Pod Kidney Wax.—A great producer of long, 
beautiful pencil podded wax beans. See Novelties, page 4. 
Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 10c; pt. 25c; qt. 40c. 
Seuss ten Pi. 15¢c; qt. 25e; % pk. 95e; pk. $1.75; bu. 
ov. 


Isbell’s New Golden Butter Wax.—The earliest butter 
wax bean yet introduced; immensely productive. For 
complete description see page 4. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 10c; pt. 28c; qt. 45c. 
ee oe Pt. 18c; qt. 30c; % pk. $1.00; pk. $1.75; bu. 


Prolific German Black Wax.—A well known popular 
variety.—The most striking feature of this variety is its 
habit of ripening a large proportion of the crop earlier 
than other varieties. This fact is of great value to market 
gardeners and all who depend on being first in the market. 
This Bean resembles the old Black Wax. Pods are of a 
clear, waxy, white appearance, and are tender and string- 
less. The dry bean is jet black. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: pkt. 4c; pt. 20c; qt. 35c. 
eo pt. 12¢; qt. 20c; % pk. 70c; pk. $1.30; bu. 


Improved Golden Wax. 


Improved Golden Wax.—In this variety we have a 
bean that possesses all the good points of the old favorite, 
Golden Wax, but is larger in pod, and much more prolific; 
handsome in appearance, being a dark rich yellow, and of 
perfect shape. It is of grand quality, showing no string 
or coarseness even when past its best, but is tender and 
melting at all stages of its growth. Being so exceedingly 
prolific, it is not injured by bean rust. For market 
gardeners or private families no better variety can be 
planted. 


Prices, by mail, postpaid: 
$00 prepaid: Pt. 12c; qt. 20c; 


Pkt. 4c; pt. 20c; qt. 35c. 
% pk. 70c; pk. $1.30; bu. 


Wardwell’s Kidney Wax.—Strong, upright, bush 
growth, fifteen inches in height; very productive. Pods 
straight, fleshy, five inches in length, and one-half inch 
broad. <A rich, golden yellow, brittle, and entirely string- 
less, even when fully developed; of mild flavor. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; pt. 25c; qt. 45ce. 
eS haere Pt. 15c; qt. 28c; % pk. 95c; pk. $1.80; bu. 


but will do well on almost any kind of soil. 
For earliest crop they should be planted after all danger of freezing 
Plant two or three inches apart, in rows two and one-half feet apart. 


best, all of which 
The crops each year 
All the beans offered are 


list comprises the very 


They do not require 
For a succession 
Hoe 


is past. 


Currie’s Rust-Proof Black Wax.—vVery early, pro- 
ductive, free from blight and rust. Pods long, flat, tender 
and of fine quality. Seeds purplish black. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; pt. 20c; qt. 30c. 
Not prepaid: Pt. 10c; qt. 15c; % pk. 50c; pk. 95e; bu. 
$3.75. 

Refugee Wax.—tThis is a very valuable sort, being a 
perfect Refugee, with long, round yellow wax-pods, which 
are very thick-meated, perfectly stringless and of excellent 

avor. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; pt. 25c; qt. 40c. 
Not prepaid: Pt. 12c; .qt. 18c; % pk. 69c; pk. $1.20; bu. 


$4.50. 
GREEN PODDED SORTS. 


Isbell’s New Earlibest.—The earliest green podded 
snap bean. See Novelties, page 4. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 8c; pt. 20c; qt. 35c. 
Not prepaid. Pt. 12c; qt. 20c; % pk. 60c; pk. $1.00; bu. 
$3.75. 

New Giant Green Pod Stringless Valentine.—A new 
Bean of great merit, very productive and of fine quality. 
See Novelties, page 6. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 10c; pt. 30c; qt. 45c. 
Not prepaid: Pt. 20c;-qt. 30c; % pk. $1.00; pk. $1.75. 

Improved Round-Pod Extra Early Valentine Green- 
Pod.—For snaps there is nothing superior among the 
green-podded sorts, and many prefer it to the wax 
varieties. Vines erect, with coarse, dark leaves and large 
white blossoms; pods medium length, curved, cylindrical, 
very fleshy, crisp and tender; beans medium size, irregu- 
lar, pink, marbled with red. Among green-podded varie- 
ties there is none, we think, that can compare with our 
stock of Valentine in fleshiness and high quality of pod. 
Many different strains of Valentines are offered, each 
claiming to be a great improvement. We have carefully 
examined them all, and have found none which we were 
willing to substitute for our stock, which combines all the 
good qualities. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; pt. 20c; qt. 30c. 
Not prepaid: Pt. 10c; qt. 15c; % pk. 50c; pk. 90c; bu. 
$3.50. 


4 
Burpee’s Stringless Green-Pod. 


Burpee’s Stringless Green-Pod.—A most valuable ad- 
dition to our green-podded sorts. The vine is vigorous, 
spreading and very productive. The pods are larger and 
a little coarser in texture than those of the Red Valentine, 
but are quite as fleshy, of equally high quality and re- 
main crisp and tender longer. They mature a little later; 
seed yellowish-brown in color. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; pt. 20c; qt. 35c. 
Not prepaid: Pt. 12c; qt. 20c; % pk. 75c; pk. $1.40; bu. 

5.50. 

Beans are very scarce and high in price this year be- 
cause of very short crops.. Our prices are very low com- 
pared to prices asked by other seedsmen.. If you want 
altogether two bushels or more of beans WRITE FOR 
OUR WHOLESALE PRICE LIST. . 


26 S. 


M. ISBELL & CO.’S CATALOG OF RELIABLE SEEDS. 


Golden Cluster Wax. 


LAZY WIEFE’S.—A white seeded pole bean, which is very popular, on ac- 
count of its productiveness and good auality either as a snap sort or shell bean. 
The pods are green....... 

J JIFE.—An old stand-by; one of the earliest pole beans; 
Deter ee is an excellent corn-hill bean; plant two ina hill.. 04 20 35 12 20 70 1.25 4.80 
—This is not only a good pean er, snaps or encen 

i i of bright scarlet flowers makes it a highly ornamenta 
SE OE er aie emer Rae Le Os Se, Che ce ee 04 25 40 || 15 25 90 1.60 6.00 


excellent for selling. 
SCARLET RUNNER. 


climber .....-- Sicretecoxetattelers 


BURPEE’S BUSH LIMA.—This is the only bush form having all the excel- 
lencies of the large Pole Limas. It has become a Standards vanictya uot 
HENDERSON’S BUSH LIMA.—This bean can be grown and mature a crop 


BEANS, son 
y RUNNING. 
CULTURE.—These are even more sensitive to cold and wet, as 
well as to drought and hot winds, than the dwarf varieties. After 
settled warm weather, set poles four to eight feet long in rows north 
and south four feet apart, the poles being three feet apart in the row, 
and set leaning to the north at an angle of 35 degrees. Set in this way, 
the vines climb better, bear earlier, and the pods are straighter and 
more easily seen. Around each hill plant from five to eight beans, two 
inches deep. When well started, thin to four plants and start any that 
fail to climb around the pole in the same way as the others, for they 
will not grow well otherwise. 


One Quart to 100 Hills. 


EARLY GOLDEN CLUSTER WAX. 


The Grandest Yellow-Podded Pole Bean on Earth, and Well Repays the 
. Trouble of Procuring Poles. 


We know of no bean which will please you more than this remark- 
able new sort. We have grown pods from this variety on our trial 
grounds a full ten inches long and of a most beautiful golden waxy £3 
color, and where they have been exposed in market have readily g&% 
brought a quicker sale and a better price.than any other sort. Pods 3% 
are produced in clusters of from four to six the entire length of the *° =a 
vine, and are fit for use a long time after reaching maturity. While 3 
this variety is nearly as early as any of the Dwarf Beans, it will con- Kentucky Wonder. 
tinue to produce pods until cut down by frost. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; pt. 20c; qt. 35e. Not prepaid: Pt. 12¢e; qt. 20c; % 
pk. 75e; pk. $1.40; bu. $5.50. 


OLD HOMESTEAD, or KENTUCKY WONDER. 


Undoubtedly the Most Desirable Green-Podded Pole or Corn Bean Ever Grown, and a 
Money-Maker. 


wwe a en oN: 


R= 


In our trial grounds it was ready for table on August ist, and about ten days ahead 
of other green-podded climbing sorts. It is enormously productive, pods hanging in great 
clusters from top to bottom of the pole. It is entirely stringless, and, though large, cooks 
tender and melting, and we are sure will be a pleasure and profit to you. 

.Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 15c; pt. 25c; qt. 40c. Not prepaid: Pt. 15c; qt. 25e; % 
pk. 90c; pk. $1.60; bu. $6.00. 


ISBELL’S EARLY PERFECT POLE LIMA. 


The Earliest Pole Lima Bean. A True Lima. 


This is not only the best flavored bean but it possesses other good qualities. For com- 
plete description see Novelties, page 7. “i a. : 
Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 8c; pt. 25c; qt. 45ce. Not prepaid: Pt. 18c; qt. 30c; 14 pk. 


$0c; pk. $1.65; bu. $6.00. 
By Mail, 


Postpaid. Not Prepaid. 
Pkt. Pt. Qt. || Pt. Qt. %pk. Pk. Bu. 
HORTICULTURAL, OR CRANBERRY.—A very 
popular old variety. Early and very productive. ri 
Valuable as a snap or shell bean...............-... $.04 $.20$.35 ||$.10$.18 $.65 $1.25 $4.75 
SIEBERT’S NEW EARLY LIMA.—The earliest 
true lima; very vigorous and procucie” oes ree 
d sily opened; valuable to those who sell she 
Rous Lee IE et 2 Sea. Ercbetinc weeeratoue akelemeRegerent cere Merete 04 20 35 12-20). 70) “4.305 65:00 


5 JUS GOB dion plore Oso oe Hagdcounoo soo Wee PAD) 3 12 20 70 1.25 4.80 


BUSH LIMAS. 


25 40 15 25 90 1.60 6.00 


farther north than any other Lima, except the Jackson Wonders eee eerie 20 35 12. 20 > 30 2b asd 


JACKSON WONDER 
of the Bush Limas. It is 


LIMA.—This is the most productive and very earliest 
of true bush form, about two feet high, bearing great- 


est profusion of broad, ‘flat pods, each having from three to five medium-sized, 


flat, handsomely speckled 


Jackson Wonder Lima. 


beans, which cook quickly, and are of superior quality 04 20 35 Il 22 20> 30°. 5°30— e0D 


The following beans are too well known to require description: 


Postpaid. Not Prepaid. 

By Mail, 

Pkt. Pt. Qt.| Pt. Qt. Pk. Bu. 
DAVIS WHITE WAX.........-- $.04 $.25 $.35 | $.15$.25 $1.60 $6.25 
CHALLENGE BLACK WAX.... 04 25 35 | 15 25 1.55 6.00 
JONES’ STRINGLESS WAX.... 04 25 45 | 15 30 1.90 6.75 
DWARF HORTICULTURAL ... 04 25 35 15 25 1.40 5.50 
LONG YELLOW, 6 Weeks...... 04 18 28 08 12 80. 3.00 

Green Podded. 

MOHAWIESC 55 ccs os one ener 04 20 30 | 10 15° 1.00 3.75 
REFUGEE, or 1000 to 1........ 04 20 30 || 10 15 85 3.25 
EX. EARLY REFUGEE........ 04 20 30 || 10 15 1.00 3.75 
REST: OF’ Adds en cih be -eree 04 16 25 || 06 10 65 2.40 


Y% Pk. at Peck Rate. 


ISBELL’S TESTED NORTHERN GROWN SEEDS. . 27 


FIELD BEANS. 


This is one of our specialties. Michigan produced 
last season (1904) about six million bushels of White 
Field Beans valued at nearly eight million dollars. 
Many’ farmers who grow beans think any bean will 
do to. plant. Our Michigan experiment station, 
through the efforts of Director Smith, has proved 
that the best is only good enough and that the 
farmers are annually losing tens of thousands of 
dollars by planting poor seed beans. 

Through our Bean department we handle immense 
quantities of the Common White bean (see cut of 
our bean elevator) and we are interested in the im- 
provement of the Field Bean. Hence we urge farmers 
everywhere to plant only the best, not only to plant 
handpicked seed but to endeavor to obtain seed that 
required little or no handpicking to make the seed 
perfect, and not to plant, under any circumstances, 
mixed seed. 

It is a source of wonder to us that Bean growers, 
in other things intelligent and careful, should plant 
mixed seed. A -visitor to the commission houses of 
any large city can see thousands of bushels of Beans, 
clean, bright and of good sample, but badly mixed 
as to variety. This always results in a loss to the 
grower as any variety of Bean to bring the highest 
market price must be straight stock. Let us do a 
little figuring. Say for example, Choice Handpicked 
Pea Beans are worth $1.75 per bushel; Medium Beans, 
$1.85; Marrowfat Beans, $2.50. If mixed with each 
other they would sell at a discount of from 25c to 
75c per bushel from these prices. Let us see what 
the farmer would gain by planting pure unmixed 
seed. Taking 25 bushels per acre aS a crop, the 
additional price resulting from the use of unmixed 
seed would amount to 50c per bushel or $12.50 per 
acre, less the extra cost for pure seed, 15 bushel 
75ce, the net gain would be $11.75 per acre. 


By careful selecting we have improved the Boston 
Pea Bean until we are justified in offering 


ISBELL’S IMPROVED PEA 
BEAN. 


THE BEST FiELD BEAN YET OFFERED. SURE CROPPING 
AND HEAVY YIELDING. 


This is the grandest Bean for a farm crop that we have ever 
seen. Side by side with any Bean known to us ours yields fully one- 
third to one-half more. The pods are large and filled full with medium 
sized, pure white, nearly round Beans. It is very early, having dry 
Beans in 80 days from planting. It is an upright grower, holding the 
pods well up from the ground and a great bearer. The pods grow 
in thick clusters and ripens in August, the leaves falling earlier than 
other varieties. This allows the sun to shine on the pods and ma- 
tures them. No Bean approaches it in yield, quality and readiness 
to find sale in the market. We can give abundant testimonials as to 
the correctness of the above statements. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: ‘Large pkt. 4c; qt. 30c. Not prepaid: 
% pk. 35ce; pk. 60c; bu. $2.25; bags free. Special prices given on large 
lots on application. 


Isbell Improved Pea Bean. 


Banner Leafless.—introduced by Hammond in 1900, By mail, postpaid. Not prepaid, 
who claimed extra heavy yields for it. The bean is medi- Large pkt. Qt. Qt. % pk. Pk. Bu. 
um in size, of nearly same shape as Navy Bean, pure Common or Boston Peas. .4e ,25¢e 10ec 30c 50c $1.90 
white, is a good yielder and commands a good price in the Burlingame Medium ..... 4e 25c¢ 10ec 35ce 60c 2.15 
market. _ They are excellent for soup. We have been very White Marrowfat or Egg..4e 30¢e 15e 45¢ce 75e 2.90 
careful in selecting our stock seed and can guarantee it RCORKVUHEY eiisc 7 srotsmiaie sles 4e 30¢ 15e 45c 80ce 3.00 
all right. : f White Kidney or Royal 

_, Prices, by mail, postpaid: Large pkt. 4c; qt. 30c. ID Ay yl ci re ee Qe eicuens che > Caer 4e 30c¢ 15e 45e 80c 3.00 
Not prepaid: 4% pk. 35c; pk. 55c; bu. $2.15. Bags free. Brows SwedisSh= “\sc lc. sic)s 4e 30c 15e 45ce 80c 3.00 
Special prices given on large lots on application. Bags free. 


Prices will be governed by the market quotations. We always sell at the lowest market rates, and give all the 
beans we can for money received. We would advise early orders. Ask for quotations on larger quantities. 


BRUSSELS SPROUTS or Bud-bearing Cabbages.—As the name implies, this vegetable produces a number of 
sprouts, resembling miniature cabbages which grow the whole length of the stem. Highly esteemed for boiling 
during late fall and winter months. 


Perfection Plants two feet high. Stem thickly set with sprouts. 
Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. 12c; %4 Ib. 40c; Ib. $1.50. Not prepaid: %% Ib. 35c; Ib. $1.40. 


‘ BROCCOLI.—This vegetable somewhat resembles the Cauliflower, from which it is supposed to have originated, 
gives excellent results in cool climates, being much more hardy than Cauliflower. 


White Cape.—Heads medium size, close, compact and of a creamy white color; one of the most certain to head. 
Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. 30c; %4 Ib. $1.10. 


28 S. M. ISBELL & CO.’S 


CATALOG OF RELIABLE SEEDS. 


BEETS. 


KET ARDE 


Edmands. 


Early Eclipse. 


Culture.—The best results are obtained on a deep, rich, sandy loam. 


FRS Vib 


Detroit Dark Red. Crosby’s Egyptian. 


Sow as early as ground can be prepared, in drills 


18 inches apart, and thin out to three inches in row. Always sow in freshly prepared soil, which should be pressed firmly 
over the seed. For winter use, sow from June 25 to July 15. One ounce will sow fifty feet of row, five to six pounds to acre. 
For field culture the drills should be two and a half feet apart, and covered three-fourths inch deep. 


(fhe New Crimson Globe.—A money maker for the 
maWicet gardener. An extremely handsome early main 
erop variety. Novelties, 
page 7. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 5c; oz. 8¢; 14 Ib. 20c; 
Ib. 60c« Not prepaid: 1%4 lb. .18c; Ib. 50c; 3 lbs. or more, 
45c per Ib. 

Crosby’s Egyptian.—The earliest beet in the market. 
A selection from that standard market beet, Harly Egyp- 
tian, which retains the earliness of the parent stock, and 
has added thickness, giving a more desirable shape; 
it is the deepest red, almost black in color, and is of 
finer quality than the Egyptian, being sweeter and even 
more tender and smoother. The most desirable sort for a 
small beet for early market, as it is in presentable market 
shape quicker than any other sort. It is a very rapid 
grower and can be sown outside ‘as late as July. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. 7c; %4 Ib. 15e; 
Ib. 45c. Not prepaid: 14 Ib. 12c; lb. 35c; 5 Ibs. or more, 
32c per lb. ; 

Early Eclipse.—Tops small, dark purplish green, shad- 
ing to lighter color on outside of leaves. Roots nearly 
globular, with a small tap root and very small collar. 
Flesh dark red, zoned with a lighter shade, very sweet, 
crisp and tender, especially when young. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. 7c; %4 Ib. 15¢; 
Ib. 45ce. Not prepaid: % Ib. 12c; lb. 35c; 5 Ibs. or more, 
32c per lb. 

Detroit Dark Red Turnip.—A grand beet for bunch- 
in& for market; tops exceptionally small, and uniformly 
upright, roots are perfect turnip shape, with small tap 
roots. The principal fault with most turnip beets is the 
occasional appearance of white rings, but by eareful se- 
lection this has been overcome, and this will be found to 
be one of the deepest red beets. Quality is of the very 
best, sweet and tender. Gardeners can safely plant it 
largely. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. 7e; %4 Ib. 15c; 
Ib. 45e. Not prepaid: 14 Ib. 12c; Ib. 35c; 5 lbs. or more, 
32¢e per lb. 


For detailed description see 


VV Market Gardener’s Beet.—This new beet is one of the 
best on the list for general cultivation by market garden- 
ers, and farmers. Makes a very rapid growth from the 
start, and is larger than Egyptian, age for age. It con- 
tinues to grow for a long period, making a heavy root 
for autumn or winter use. Only one sowing is necessary 
to produce early beets for market and a main crop for 
winter use. The quality is first-rate at all periods of 
growth, whether the beet weighs a quarter of a pound or 
six pounds. It is a good keeper and may be used all 
winter. When cooked it is of a beautiful, dark red color 
throughout, and of unsurpassed table quality. It is sym- 
metrical in form and of decidedly handsome appearance. 
There are but few fibrous roots and the top is small. 


Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. 7e; %4 Ib. 15e; 


Ib. 45c. Not prepaid: % Ib. 12c; lb. 35c; 5 Ibs. or more, 
32zec per lb. 
By mail, postpaid. 

MW A Pkt. OQz. ¥Y, lb. Lb. 
/Bastian’s IBl@eel “bibs. ssasassdoc 4c 6¢e l4c 40c 
“Edmands’ Blood. Turnip.......... 4¢ 6c 14¢ 40c 
Early Bassano, fine for greens.... 4e 6e 14¢ 40c 
\Agleilias Ibopaey  IBIOCClA Goooanasbooooo6n 4c 6c 14¢ 40c 
Vuong Dark! Sede und welhevcn eens 4e 6c 12¢ 35¢e 
Wiarlv Bloods alurnipe neni rn 4e 6e 12¢ 35¢ 


These six varieties sent not prepaid at 10c less per Ib. 


Swiss Chard.—A beet in which the leaves form the 
edible part. The leaves of this vegetable are stripped off 
and used as a substitute for Spinach. The rib of the leaf 
which is thick and fleshy, is sometimes cooked and served 
like Asparagus. 


Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. 6c; %4 Ib. 12c¢3 
Ib. 40c. Not prepaid: %4 Ib. 10c; Ib. 30c. 


MANGEL WURTZEL AND SUGAR BEETS. 


BE KIND TO YOUR STOCK.—It will pay you. 


Farm lands in the United States are rapidly rising in value and 
the more intensive methods of Europe must be adapted here. 


With cheap corn in plenty, stockmen have felt satisfied. 


The more careful investigators of our experiment stations have, however, demonstrated that dry feed alone is highly 


wasteful. 


That it is not what an animal eats but what it digests and assimilates, 


that is of benefit to the owner. 


That comfort, care and change of food are also important. When fed on a ration containing something green or fresh, 
appetite is stimulated; the digestion is more perfect (through the laxative character of the fresh portion) and the 


general health and restful content greater. 


The value of Mangels for stock feeding cannot be over-estimated. 


the improved health and condition of animals. 


fodder. y 
cow should grow a patch of Mangels for winter feed. 


Culture.—Both Mangels and Sugar Beets require deep, well enriched soil. 
inches to two feet apart, and three to eight inches in the rows. 
5 to 6 lbs. are required for an acre. 


As soon as frost occurs, dig the crop. 


WRITE TO UWS if you are at a loss what to plant for a special crop. 


The results from their use are clearly seen in 


the increased flow and quality of milk from cows, and the saving in 
Mangels yield enormously if the soil is rich and can be grown at trifling cost. 


Everyone who keeps even one 


Sow in May or June in rows eighteen 
Young plants may be transplanted to fill up vacancies. 


We shall always be pleased to hear from 


you, and any information or help we can give you is yours for the asking. 


ISBELL’S TESTED NORTHERN GROWN SEEDS. 29 


ISBELL’S EXTRA SELECT MAMMOTH 
LONG RED MANGEL 
WURTZEL. 


The King of the Wurtzels. 
The Largest Grower. 
The Best Keeper. 


Our strain of this magnificent Wurtzel will produce more bushels 
of feed per acre than any on the market. 


Often growing from 24 to 30 inches in 
length, weighing from 25 to 35 pounds. 


We place this grand variety at the head 
of the list and believe it deserves first 
place. It grows to an immense size, out of 
the ground. Is enormously productive and 
profitable, if grown on rich deep soil, and 
is an excellent keeper. This variety has no 
superior and will yield more tons per acre 
than any other variety. We have a fine 
lot of seed for our 1906 trade and want all 
our friends to try it. The common stock 
of this variety is being sold at a’ high price 
under such names as Jumbo, Dignity, Col- 
lossal, Hiffel Tower, Chirk Castle, etc., but 
our seed will produce as good mangels as 
= the best of them. 
= S Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; 0z. 6c; 
=—\ 14 Ib. 12e; Ib. 30c. Not prepaid: % lb. 10c; 
: Ib. 20c; 4 to 10 lbs. at 18¢ per Ib.; 10 Ibs. 
or more, at 16c per lb. 


MAMMOTH LONG RED.—Regular Stock. 

By mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. 5c; 
% Ib. 10c; lb. 26c. Not prepaid: %4 Ib. 8c; 
Ib. 16ce; 4 to 10 Ibs. 14c per Ib.; 10 lbs. or 
more 12%c per lb. 


GOLDEN GiANT MANGEL.—The best 
Yellow Mangel in cultivation. In growing 
this for seed, we have had specimens 
weighing 28 lbs., those of 15 lbs. being com- 
mon. Wonderfully prolific, yielding 1,000 to 
2,000 bus. per acre on good soil. Quality, 
high, best and sweetest for milch cows. We 
take great pleasure in such a marvelous 
sort. We cannot praise it too highly—see 
illustration. Try it, and see for yourself the 
wonderful results you will obtain. 


Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. 6c; 
1% lb. 10c; Ib. 28ce. Not prepaid: 4 Ib. 8c; 
Ib. 18ce; 4 to 10 Ibs. 16c per Ilb.; 10 Ibs. or 
more, 14e per Ib. 


GOLDEN TANKARD.—A special feature 
is the rich, deep yellow color of the flesh, 
differing in this respect from other mangels, 
surpassing them in milk producing quali- 
ties. Sheep and other stock feed on this 
variety and thrive. 


Prices, same as Golden Giant. 


Golden Giant Mangel. 


SUGAR BEETS. 


The following varieties are largely grown for making sugar. They are 


also excellent for stock feeding on account of the large per cent. of sugar 
which they contain. 


GIANT FEEDING SUGAR BEET, or HALF SUGAR MANGEL.—No plant 
has shown greater improvement, resulting from careful® seed breeding and 
selection than the Sugar Beet, the sugar content of the modern varieties 
being nearly twice that found in the old sorts. By the same skillful breed- 
ing there has been developed in Giant Feeding Sugar Beet a sort very much 
more valuable for feeding purposes than the old sorts, it being very much 
richer. In addition to this the, size and form have been improved until it 
yields aS much per acre as best Mangels and twice as much per acre (bulk py 
of roots) as the rich sugar beet is much easier handled, keeps better & 
and is in every way most valuable to the farmer. Roots, large, oval in form, 


very smooth, with few rootlets; white in color, with small top. It should 
be planted closer than Mangels. 


Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. 6e; 1% Ib. 10e; Ib. 30c. N - 
paid: % Ib. 8c; lb. 20c; 4 lbs. or over, 18¢ per 1b : ae 


FRENCH WHITE SUGAR RED TOP.—This is the sort most largely 
grown for stock feeding in Europe where the superior feeding value of: 
sugar beets over the coarse Mangel Wurtzels is generally recognized. We 333 
recommend it as a most profitable crop for feeding stock. The numerous SS 
green leaves are quite erect and the elongated, egg-shaped root is tinged TS 


with red at the top. It is very hardy and productive, yielding about 20 tons ™ 
per acre. ~: 


= 
ss 


Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. 6c; %4 Ib. 12¢; Ib. 30c. Not prepaid: eine Xt 
¥ Ib. 9e; Tb. 20c; 3 Ibs. or over, 18c per Ib. 2 rae ns Ss ” 
KLEIN WANZLEBEN.—This variety yields 14 to 18 per cent. of sugar/” \%Z& 


and is considered the best for sugar making, both in Europe and America, 
so far as tested. 


Prices, by mail, prepaid: Pkt. 4c; Nae nes iZ Ib. 10c; do Fess Noe prepaid: 3 iodine 
; > i 3 s. or more, 14c per Ib. 
¥% Ib. 8c; Ib. 18c; 3 to 10 Ibs. 16c per p Viele woatine Bower. 


30 S. M. ISBELL & CO’S CATALOG OF RELIABLE SEEDS. 


AMERICAN 
GROWN 


every plant should produce a good solid head. 


CABBAGE SEED, ouatiry. 


Nothing is so essential to successful cabbage culture as well bred seed. 


HIGHEST One Ounce of Seed to 
100 Yards of Row. 


In order to get large, profitable crops nearly 


On Long island, that greatest of cabbage-growing sections in the world, most of our cabbage seed is grown. There 
can be none of higher germinating power, none truer to type, none that will give the private or market gardener 
better results, and none that will produce a larger per cent. of solid heads. ; 


Culture.—There is not a month in the year, nor a day in the month, when cabbage is not being sown in some 
gardening sections of the country. It is therefore impossible to name periods for sowing. That must be determined 


by the practice of each section. 


In a general way, however, it may be said that cabbage seed should be sown in 
February for an early crop, and April or May for an autumn crop. 


The seed is sown in rows of a foot apart, and 


after the plants reach a height of three or four inches, they are pulled up and transplanted to permanent locations, 
where they are set in rows at three or four feet, and at intervals of one and one-half to two feet in a row. 


Cabbage is a gross feeder and to attain a reasonable degree of success in its culture the soil must be highly fer- 


tilized. 


Some of the most successful cabbage growers use forty loads of well-rotted stable manure and twelve to 


fifteen hundred pounds of high grade commercial fertilizer per acre. 


Isbell’s Lightning Express.—The earliest of all cab- 
bages. A sure thing for those who are planting for early 
market. See Novelties and Specialties, page 9. 


Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 8c; 3 pkts. 20c; oz. 
25e; 1% Ib. 88e; lb. $3.10. 
$3.00. 


Not prepaid: 14 lb. 85e; Ib. 


Extra Select Early Jersey Wakefield. 


Extra Select Early Jersey Wakefield.—During the 
past 25 years in which Jersey Wakefield has been the 
popular first early cabbage, several new varieties have 
been introduced, notably the Etampes and Eureka, which 
many were inclined to think would supersede the Wake- 
field, but such has not been the result, for today, with 
the continued improvements made, the Jersey Wakefield 
is deservedly everywhere recognized as decidedly the best 
first early cabbage. It is grown more extensively for 
market than any other early cabbage, and is so univers- 
ally popular with market gardeners that we have de- 
voted particular attention to growing the choicest and 
most “thoroughbred” strain. It heads up remarkably 
solid; the heads are pyramidal in form, generally pointed 
at the end, and having few outside leaves, the plants can 
be set close together. The heads are of excellent quality, 
and of large size for so early a variety. See also Novel- 
ties and Specialties, page 8. 


Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. 14c; 4 Ib. 45e;3 
Ib. $1.60. Not prepaid: 4% lb. 42c; lb. $1.50. 


Early Jersey Wakefield.—Regular stock. Prices, by 
mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. 12ce; 44 Ib. 38ce; Ib. $1.30. 
Not prepaid: % Ib. 35c; Ib. $1.20. : 


Eariy Winningstadt.—This early variety is esteemed 
highly on account of the extreme solidity of the heads. 
The heads are of the same size as the Jersey Wakefield, 
but more sharply pointed in form. The leaves are rich, 
dark. green, slightly glossy, most tightly folded, the 
heads being the hardest of any early cabbage, except 
Isbell’s Lightning Express. 


Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. 12c; ™%4 Ib. 38e; 
Wb. $1.25. Not prepaid: 1% Ib. 35e; Ib. $1.15. 


Early Spring.—Earliest flat cabbage. 
Jersey Wakefield. 


This variety fills a long-felt need. It is fully as early 
as the Jersey Wakefield, but the heads are of the round, 
flat type of Early Summer. It has very few, small, 
outer leaves, thus allowing its being planted as close 
as any variety known, and producing the largest number 
of heads per acre. We advise all our customers to try 
this variety. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. 10c; %4 Ib. 35e; 
Ib. $1.25. Not prepaid: 4 Ib. 32e; lb. $1.15. 


Early as the 


— 


Allhead Early. 


Allhead Early.—A fine, early summer variety, having 
deep, flat heads of great solidity and superior quality 
which are ready for use soon after the Jersey Wakefield. 
See Novelties, page 8. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. 12c; %4 Ib. 40e; 
Ib. $1.35. Not prepaid: 1% Ib. 38e; Ib. $1.25. 

All Seasons.—One of the finest for second early or 
late, growing to a large size quickly and surely. Almost 
identical with Succession. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. 12c; %4 Ib. 38e; 
Ib. $1.40. Not prepaid: 1% lb. 35e; Ib. $1.30. 

Suecession.—Is about one week later than Early Sum- 
mer, but is double the size. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. 12c; %4 lb. 38e; 
Ib. $1.40. Not prepaid: 1% Ib. 35e; Ib. $1.30. 


Charleston, or Large Wakefield. 


The Charleston, or Large Wakefield Cabbage.—It is 
five to six days later than Barly Jersey Wakefield. The 
heads are fully one-half larger, and quite solid. It is 


very compact in growth, and can be easily planted in 
rows two feet apart, and twenty inches in the rows. One 
great advantage is, it does not burst open when ripe, 
like many other early sorts, and consequently can be 
left standing on the ground a long while without injury, 
until a favorable cpportunity for cutting. 


Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. 12¢c; % Ib. 38e; 
Ib. $1.80. Not prepaid: % Ib. 35ce; Ib. $1.20. 


ISBELL’S TESTED NORTHERN GROWN SEEDS. 31 


CABBAGE. CONTINUED. 


Fall and Winter. 


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Isbell’s Premium Late Flat Dutch. 


Isbell’s Jackson Winter.—(Also see Specialties, page 
9.) This new variety makes a very hard head of good 
size and extraordinary weight, and is remarkable for its 
keeping qualities when buried over winter. It is a grand 
sort for late spring sales after other kinds are gone, 
when it commands a high price, owing to its dark green 
eolor, size and quality. One of the most profitable to 
grow, especially for the market gardener. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. 15¢c; % lb. 48e; 
Ib. $1.70. Not prepaid: %% ib. 45c; Ib. $1.60. 


Danish Ball-Head.—A very handsome and extremely 
hardy imported cabbage. (See page 10 for complete de- 
scription.) 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. 15e; 4 Ib. 48e; 
Ib. $1.60. Not prepaid: 44 lb 45c; Ib. $1.50; 4 to 10 Ibs. 
$1.45 per Ib; 10 lbs. or more, $1.40 per Ib. 


The New Volga.—For uniformity in growth, shape and 
solidity of head, this cabbage cannot be equalled. Makes 
an exceedingly quick growth, and for a winter keeper is 
not excelled. See Novelties, page §&8. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 10c; 3 pkts. 25ce; oz. 
28C;_ % lb. 90c; lb. $3.35. Not prepaid: ™%4 lb. 88e; Ib 


$3.25. 
Surehead.—A very popular strain, which is sure to 
head. One of the very best late cabbages. Heads are 


very uniform in shape, of the Flat Dutch type, weighing 
ordinarily 10 to 15 lbs. each, with few loose outer leaves. 
Of a very fine quality, hard, and of fine texture. A 
remarkably good shipper. For home use or market, it 
will please all who grow it. It is not a novelty, but 
has become a well-known standard variety. No seed 
ean be offered of better quality than ours. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. 15¢c; %4 Ib. 38e; 
Ib. $1.30. Not prepaid: % Ib. 35c; Ib. $1.20. 


Warren’s Stone Mason.—This first class cabbage is 
an improvement on the old Mason cabbage of 25 years 
ago, it makes a deep, round, medium-sized and very 
hard head, the outer leaves wrapping it over very 
handsomely. It comes in as early as some strains of 
Fottler, and a little earlier than others. The heads 
being very thick through, and nearly round, make it an 
excellent sort to carry through the winter. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. 15e; 4 lb. 38¢e; 
Ib. $1.30. Not prepaid‘ 1% lb. 35c; Ib. $1.20. 


Autumn King or World Beater.—Again we claim that 
this cabbage (World Beater) is the largest and hardest 
heading cabbage in cultivation. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. 16c; %4 Ib. 48e; 
Ib. $1.75. Not prepaid: % lb. 45c; Ib. $1.65. 

Mammoth Rock Red.—The largest and best of all 
red cabbages. It is sure to head; large as Flat Dutch. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. 16ce; %4 Ib. 50c; 
Ib. $1.75. Not prepaid: % Ib. 48c; Ib. $1.65. 


If You Grow Cabbage, You Know the 
Value of Good Seed That is Sure to Grow 
and Sure to Form Fine Heads. 


Isbell’s Premium Late Flat Dutch.—This 
will be found one of the most satisfactory 
stocks of late Cabbage. We have for years 
been selecting and improving this old favor- 
ite, and for this purpose we have, each 
year, carefully selected the largest and best 
heads, and now we consider it superior to 
any other strain of this deservedly popular 
Cabbage. 

Prices, by mail, 


15e; % Ib. 45c; Ib. 
% Ib. 40c; Ib. $1.40. 


Late Flat Dutch.—Regular stock. Prices, 
by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. 10c; % Ib. 
32e; Ib. $1.10. Not prepaid: % Ib. 30c; Ib. 
$1.00. 


The Houser.—A choice winter variety, 2 
weeks later than Flat Dutch, a much better 
keeper, quality equal to the best. Requires 
good, rich land; may be planted quite close. 


postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. 
$1.50. Not prepaid: 


Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. 18¢; 
4 lb. 58e; lb. $2.10. 
Ib. $2.00. 


Not prepaid: %4 lb. 55e; 


Hollander, or Duteh Winter. 


Hollander, or Dutch Winter.—This is one of the 
hardiest cabbages in cultivation, and endures both frost 
and drought that would destroy other varieties. Quite 
a distinct sort. Plants rather long stemmed, but com- 
pact; the leaves are very smooth, but thick; the head 
is of the medium size, round and very solid, being the 
hardest-headed cabbage we know of, and of the very 
best quality. Matures quite late and keeps well, and is 
considered by many the best cabbage to hold over for 
spring markets. 


Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. 10c; %4 Ib. 35e3 


Ib. $1.20. Not prepaid: 14 lb. 32c; Ib. $1.10. 

The New Lupton.—A grand, good cabbage. A rare 
combination of the second early and late _ sorts. 
Strong in constitution, perfect in type, it has none of 
the coarseness of the late varieties, with all the fine 
qualities of early maturity. The stock is short; color, 


dark green; very large heads in proportion to the plant. 
Especially adapted to all purposes of the farmer and 
market gardener, as it will grow more uniform, head 
better and keep equally as well as the later varieties. 


Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. 12c; %4 Ib. 38e; 
Ib. $1.35. Not prepaid: 4% lb. 35ce; Ib. $1.25. 


Drumhead Savoy.—This is undoubtedly the finest type 
of Winter Cabbage. After having been frosted it boils 
like marrow, and is not surpassed even by the cauliflower 
in its best condition. The strain is not to be con- 
founded with low-priced imported seeds. It is a shy 
producer of seed and consequently is never plentiful. 


Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. 12c; %4 Ib. 38e; 
Ib. $1.40. Not prepaid: 1% lb. 35c; Ib. $1.30. 


The following well-known varieties need no descrip- 
tion: 

By mail, postpaid 

Pkt O25 22 1b: 


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Marblehead Mammoth Drumhead........ .04 A? 35 
Isbell’s Premium Large Late Drumhead.._ .04 15 -40 
DOG bey el fa  e ae GOeIERUNCOECNCIC ROUSE ACHR RRC .04 LB .40 
BESO PPOCIL farce a/sictote che dials os ele Ginis ware wie eel ain's .04 15 -40 


32 S. M. ISBELL & CO’S CATALOG OF RELIABLE SEEDS. 


THE EARLIEST AND SUREST HEADING CAULIFLOWER ON EARTH. 


ABSOLUTELY THE BEST fh: tamiy‘or Manet Garaen. || “easiest crown, 


For Forcing or Cold Frames. SUREST HEADER. 


Always Sure to Make a Very Solid Beautiful White Head Even Where Others Fail. 


ISBELL’S EXTRA SELECT EARLY SNOWBALL CAULIFLOWER is unquestionably the earliest and surest head- 
ing Cauliflower now known, notwithstanding the wonderful claims made by several different seedsmen. For at least 
forty years the city of Erfurt, Germany, has been renowned for its Cauliflower growing. With the improvement 
which always comes with much cultivation the Erfurters have brought their strains to almost perfection. We wish 
to assure the readers of this paragraph that all the alleged new varieties of Cauliflower offered under new and high 
scunding names are only selections from the Erfurt strains. No better strain has ever been found (no matter what 
claims you read nor how high a price is asked) than the Early Snowball, and our Extra Select strain of Harly Snow- 
ball is the result of several years of the most careful and eritical selection. 


REPEATED TRIALS HAVE PROVED OUR CLAIM THAT WE HAVE THE EARLIEST AND SUREST HEAD- 
| ING CAULIFLOWER TO BE FOUND. 


SOLIDITY OF HEADS. COMPACTNESS OF GROWTH. No variety produces more deep, solid heads nor is there 
any that produces heads of such pure, snowy whiteness of such excellent quality. So extremely solid and deep are 
the nearly globe-shaped heads that they weigh heavier than other heads of equal size. Its close growing, compact 
habit makes it possible to plant one-third moré on the same space of ground than can be done with any other 
variety. Is very short stemmed with erect, pointed, dark green leaves, growing closely to the head. Plants may be 
set as near as eighteen inches each way to each other and still produce good results. The inner leaves fold over the 
head, thus naturally protecting it from sun-burn and insuring snowy whiteness. 


We Are Willing to Make the Bold Assertion and Stake Our Reputation On It That Isbell’s 
Extra Select Early Snowball Cauliflower is in Every Way the 
Most Perfect Cauliflower. 


; Every ounce of this seed that we will send out in 1906 was grown by the most renowned Cauliflower Specialist 
in Denmark (where the highest quality of Cauliflower seed is produced regardless of what some seedsmen claim for 
American grown), who contracted with us to furnish us seed from only the most perfectly developed heads, and we 
have received his positive assurance that he fulfilled his contract with us to the letter. You wonder why our price 
is sO much lower than the prices asked by many other seedsmen. The best and in fact the only reason for this is 
because we make it an invariable rule to sell our seeds at reasonable prices and we believe it is outrageous to charge 
$8.00 to $12.00 a quarter pound (think of it, $35.90 to $50.00 per lb.) for Cauliflower seed, when absolutely the best’ 
seed to be had can be sold at our prices. 


Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 15c; 45 oz. 90c; oz. $1.60; & Ib. $5.75; 1 Ib. or more, write for price. 


WE CLAIM that there is no other seedsmen in the United States that sold as much Cauliflower seed to one 
retail customer, on one order, sent at one time, accompanied by cash, as we sold last year. We shipped April 
14th last by express to one customer, 15 Ibs. of our Snowball Cauliflower seed, having received his order for same. 
accompanied by cash. HE KNEW WHAT OUR SEED IS and wanted it in preference to any other variety to 
use on his extensive Cauliflower farm where he annually raises a large number of acres of Cauliflowers for 
market. This shipment was carried by the express company in their money department, which means that ‘while. 
in transit it was locked in one of their burglar proof safes, the value of it was so great. OUR CUSTOMER 
REPORTS TO US THAT THE SEED GAVE HIM VERY EXCELLENT RESULTS, THAT NEARLY EVERY 
PLANT PRODUCED A PERFECT HEAD. Surely if this experienced and very extensive Cauliflower grower 
wanted OUR STRAIN instead of any other and bought $300.00 worth of it, he knew that it was the BEST TO 
BE HAD. Shall be glad to give any intending purchaser the name of this customer on request. 


ISBELL’S TESTED NORTHERN GROWN SEEDS. 30 


CAULIFLOWER.—Continued. 


CAULIFLOWER CULTURE.—For spring and early summer crop, sow in March or early in April, in hotbed and 
transplant to cold frame when sufficiently large to handle and to the open ground as soon as danger of hard freez- 


ing is over. The plants will endure a light frost. 


sary or more useful than that of cultivator and hoe 


The sail for cauliflower should be like that for cabbages (but it 
is better if made richer than is ordinarily used for that crop). 
with the soil and the latter be brought into the highest state of tilth. 
It should be borne in mind that cauliflower will not head 


Plenty of good manure must be well incorporated 
No application, however, can be more neces- 


up well in hot, dry weather and hence the sowings need to be so timed as to bring the heads to maturity either 


before the hot summer weather sets in or not until the cooler weather of the fall. 
eral supply of water, the size and quality of the heads will be 
draw the leaves over and pin or tie them together to protect it from the sun and to keep it white. 


If it receives at this time a lib- 
After the head begins to form, 
They should 


greatly improved. 


be cut for use while the ‘‘curd’’ is compact and hard, as they soon become tough and bitter after they open and 


separate into branches. 


Plant lice are a serious pest of this crop. 


Effective remedies are dusting with fine tobacco 


dust or spraying with strong tobacco tea or kerosene emulsion. 


EARLY FAVORITE.—The best sort for inexperienced 
growers, as it will head when most sorts are a failure. 
Tt has been tested over a wide stretch of the country and 
the most flattering reports continue to reach us regard- 
ing its worth. It forms large, firm, fine grained heads 
as white as snow. It may be used either for an early 
or late crop. 


Prices, by mail, postpaid: 
65e; 1% Ib. $2.10; Ib. $8.00. 


EARLY PARIS.—Head of good size, white and com- 
pact. Early and desirable. ‘ 


Prices, by mail, postpaid: 
55e; ™% Ib. $1.90; lb. $7.00. 


Pkt. 8c; % oz. 38c;3 oz. 


Pkt. 4c; % oz. 32¢e3 oz. 


EXTRA EARLY DWARF ERFURT.—Very dwarf, 
small leaved; can be planted twenty inches apart and 
forced. Makes a fine, firm head, of snowy whiteness, 
tender and of delightful flavor. This is the highest qual- 
ity and very best Erfurt seed. 


‘Prices, by mail, postpaid: 
$1.10; 144 Ib. $4.00. 


Pkt. 12c; % oz. 65¢€;3 oz. 


AUTUMN GIANT.—A late variety, vigorous habit. 
Large, handsome, white heads, well protected by foliage. 


Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; % oz. 28c; oz. 


45e; % Ib. $1.50. 


CARROTS. 


CULTURE.—While a sandy loam enriched, by manuring the previous year, is an excellent soil for the carrot, yet 


any good soil thoroughly prepared and deeply worked will produce very satisfactory crops. 
cially adapted to the growing of carrots, producing large crops of fine carrots. 


Muck soil seems espe- 
When planted upon this kind of soil 


they can be planted closer, are more easily cultivated and can be harvested with greater ease. 


When it is possible to do so, it is advisable to sow as early in the spring as the ground is fit to work, though 


good crops may, in this latitude, be grown from sowing as late as June 15th. 
sow in drills 12 to 24 inches apart, using from 4 to 5 pounds to the acre, 


rows. 


apart in the row as soon as plants are large enough. 


Cover one-eighth to one-fourth inch deep and see to it that the soil is well firmed about the seed. 
as the plants appear use the cultivator or wheel hoe, and do not let the weeds get a start. 


Prepare the ground thoroughly and 
according to the distance between the 
As soon 
Thin from 3 to 6 inches 


Gather and store for winter use like beets or turnips. 


One ounce of seed will sow a row 100 feet long. Four to five pounds will sow an acre. 


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EXTRA SELECT CHANTENAY is an excellent fine 
grained table variety. It is of a rich, dark orange color, 
and in shape is very symmetrical. The stock has been 
so well bred that the carrots have attained to such a 
uniformity in shape they are almost duplicates of each 
other. In earliness it ranks intermediate between the 
Danvers and the Short Horn. It is of the style of the 
Danvers, but finer and more symmetrical, and therefore 
better as a market carrot for the table. This strain is 
the result of many years of careful selection and is far 
superior to most stocks. 


Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. 8c; %4 Ib. 
20c; lb. 75e. Not prepaid: % Ib. 18e; Ib. 65c. 
CHANTENAY.—Regular stock as usually sold. 


Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. 7c; ™% Ib. 16e; lb. 
55e. Not prepaid: % Ib. 14¢; Ib. 45e. 


EXTRA SELECT DANVERS. HALF LONG.—This is 
a broad shouldered carrot of cylindrical form. The roots 
attain a size of about ten inches in length by two and a 
half inches in diameter at the shoulder. They gradually 
taper from the top to the bottom end which is of the 
true “stump’’ form. In color it is orange-red; skin is 
smooth—showing few, if any, deep indentations, while 


its cooking qualities are superb; in fact no other carrot 
excels it in the essential table qualities of uniform size, 
smoothness, sweetness, flavor and deep color. This is the 
most superior strain to be found. None is better, few 
as good, some seedsmen ask $1.25 per lb. for seed hardly 
equal to our special stock. 


Prices, by mail, postpzid: 


Pkt. 4c; oz. 8c; % Ib. 20e; 
Ib. 75e. Not prepaid: 


% Ib. 18c; Ib. 65ce. 


DANVERS HALF LONG.—Regular Stoek. Choice 
and first class in every way. We recommend this for 
stock feeding as well as for table use. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4¢; oz. Ye; % Ib. 
16c; lb. 55c. Not prepaid: %4 lb. 14c; lb. 45c; 4 Ibs. or 
more at 40c per Ib. 


' EARLY SCARLET HORN.—Quite | short, nearly 
round. Adapted for forcing for market and culture for 
early home use. Deep orange in color; flavor excellent. 
Our strain is specially selected and equal to any. Far 
superior to most stocks offered. We do not handle the 
regular stock. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. 8c; % Ib. 20c; 
Ib. %5e. Not prepaid: %¥, Ib. 18e, Ib. 65c. 


34 S. M ISBELL & CO’S CATALOG OF RELIABLE SEEDS. 


EXTRA SELECT OX-HEART, or GUERANDE.—This carrot comes from France, and is a decided advance in 


shape. Our seed is grown from selected roots and is as good as can be found. 
(such as Danvers), and the Short Horn Carrot, but much thicker than the latter, 
attaining at the top from three to four inches in diameter. 


between the half-long varieties, 


vest. 
Prices, by mail, postpaid: 


It is intermediate as to length 


It is of very fine quality for table, and is easy to har- 


Pkt. 4c; oz. 7c; %4 Ib. 20c; Ib. 70. Not prepaid: % Ib. 18e; Ib. 60c. 


OX-HEART, or GUERANDE.—Regular stock equal to stock usually sold. 


Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. 6c; % lb. 16e; Ib. 50c. 


at 38e per Ib. 


Not prepaid: 4 Ib. 14e; Ib. 40c; 4 Ibs. or over 


IMPROVED LONG ORANGE.—The roots grow uniform and smooth, being always well formed, of large size, 


and deep, rich orange color. 


Prices, by mail, postpaid: 
more at 32¢e per Ib. 


It is a good keeper, of fine quality for table use, and highly nutritious for stock. 
Pkt. 4c; oz. 5c; %4 Ib. 15c; Ib. 45c. 


Not prepaid: %4 Ib. 12c; Ib. 35¢; 4 Ibs. or 


CARROTS, oft 


FOR STOCK 


FEEDING. 


_ 


ISBELL’S NEW CARROT MAUD S. An Immense 
Yielder.—This is the heaviest cropping Carrot grown, 
yielding more tons to the acre than any other sort. The 
flesh is white, crisp, solid and very sweet in flavor. It is 
a vast improvement on the white and yellow Belgian 


sorts, aS it is not only much more productive, but vastly 
easier to handle. The roots are short and very heavy at 
the shoulder, rendering them easily harvested. Too much 


can scarcely be said of their size and great productive- | 


ness. The roots frequently measure from 15 to 20 inches 
in circumference, and 18 to 25 tons to the acre is not an 
extravagant statement as to the yield. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. 7c; %4 Ib. 15e; 
Ib. 45c. Not prepaid: % Ib. 12c; Ib. 35c; 4 Ibs. or more 
at 32e per Ib. 

LARGE WHITE BELGIAN.—This variety yields a 
larger return than others. To the milkman it is worth 
more than the cost of culture, promoting a liberal secre- 
tion of milk of improved quality over that from dry food, 


and may be fed alternately with rutabagas and beets, 
with the best results. 


Prices, by mail, postpaid: 
Ib. 40c. Not prepaid: 
at 28¢ per lb. 
; LARGE YELLOW BELGIAN.—This variety is amaz- 
ingly productive, and nothing can excel them as a winter 
feed for milch cows, as they greatly improve the quality 
and quantity of the milk, and also impart a rich color 


to the butter. Horses do better .on carrots than on any 
other of our root crops. 


Prices, by mail, postpaid: 
Ib. 40c. Not prepaid: 
at 25c per Ib. 


Pkt. 4c; oz. 6c; % Ib. 12e; 
14 Ib. 10c; lb. 30c; 4 Ibs. or more 


Pkt. 4c; oz. 6c; % Ib. 12e; 
Y% Ib. 10c; Ib. 30c; 4 Ibs. or more 


CARROT COLLECTION. 


_ To give our customers an opportunity to test the 
merits of the different kinds of stock carrots, we will send 
postpaid 1 oz. each of the following six kinds for 25ce. 


Danvers Half Long, Oxheart, Long Orange, Isbell’s Maud 
S, White Belgian and Yellow Belgian, or we will send 4% 
lb. each for 70c prepaid, orif you need one pound each 
we will send one pound each of the six kinds mentioned 
for $1.75, you to pay freight or express charges. 

When ordering mention Carrot Collection. 


ROOTS FOR STOCK.—An English farmer—and he is 
the best in the world—would no more think of carrying 
his cattle through the winter months without a daily 
ration of roots than he would think of cutting down his 
three meals to two. American farmers should see the 
wisdom of this, and grow Carrots, Turnips, and Mangels, 
thus giving their cattle, horses, sheep and swine, sweet, 
succulent food which will keep them in hnealth and fatten 
them. 


ROOTS have an average stock-feeding value by 
weight compared with hay of one to three, 300 Ibs. of 
roots equalling 100 lbs. of hay. Think of it, 15 to 35 tons 
af roots can be grown per acre, and this means a feeding 
value equal to 5 to 10 tons of hay. They have more than 
the feeding value, they are a fresh and very healthy food 
like grass. The feeding of these crops on the farm means 
a great increase in the manure pile and so a great in- 
crease of crops. Root culture means good farming. 


Experimental investigations and other tests have 
placed carrots among the leaders as a desirable food for 
stock. Dairymen prize them very highly for their fatten- 
ing qualities, and increasing the supply of milk, to a 
wonderful degree. There is no better food in winter 
for horses and other stock than carrots cut small, then 
sprinkled with salt and fed with meal, and Professor 
Johnson ranks Carrots as high as Cabbage when fed to 
cattle. Chemists rank 150 Ibs. of Carrots equal to one 
bushel of Oats. This would mean an acre of good car- 
rots equal to 300 bushels of oats, counting less than 22 
tons per acre, while 40 tons have been raised. The stables 
of the largest and best teams in Chicago feed Carrots 
once a day all winter and spring. High authority says 
Carrots fed to horses give their coats a gloss and aid 
them in digesting grain, aS can be seen in the dung of 
those fed on oats with carrots and those fed on oats 
alone. 


CHICORY.—The roots, dug in the fall, dried, cut in 
thin slices, roasted, and ground, are used largely as a 
substitute for coffee. Seed could be sown thinly in shal- 
low drills early in the spring. When well started, thin 
out to stand two or three inches apart and give good 
cultivation, so that the roots may grow as large as pos- 
sible. 


LARGE ROOTED, or COFFEE.—tThe standard. 


Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. 10ce; %4 Ib. 
20c; lb. 70c. Not prepaid: 1% Ib. 18e; Ib. 60ce. 

COLLARDS, TRUE GEORGIA.—A _ curled 
variety of cabbage grown for greens. 


Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. 10c; %4 Ib. 
830ec; Ib. $1.00. 


leafed 


When ordering be sure to read instructions “How to Order” on inside front cover, and do not fail to state whether 
you want goods forwarded by mail, express or freight, and give post office. 


ISBELL’S TESTED NORTHERN GROWN SEEDS. 30 


CELER One ounce Seed for 

# 3,000 Plants. 

CULTURE.—Sow the seed, which is slow to germinate, in shallow boxes in the hot-house or hot-bed, or in a 
finely prepared seed bed out of doors, in straight rows, So that the young plants may be kept free from weeds; 
cover the seed very slightly, pressing it into the soil with a board. Take great pains not to cover too deep, and 
see to it that the bed is kept moist, almost wet, as plenty of moisture is essential to get a satisfactory growth. 
The seed will not germinate well if planted in a hot-bed where the temperature is over 70 degrees or where mois- 
ture is lacking. Thin the plants out so that they will not be crowded and shear the tops off once or twice to make 
them stocky. The soil, to grow good celery must be made as rich'as possible. The essentials to success being 
rich soil and plenty of moisture.” Properly drained muck well fertilized is the ideal soil for Celery. If good plants 
are used they may be set out as late as August Ist, but the best results for a family garden are obtained by set- 
ting the plants out about June 25th to July 15th. Market Gardeners usually endeavor to have plants ready to set 
out as soon as danger of injury to plants by frost has passed. The plants are set in rows five to six inches apart; 
the rows being from three to four feet apart. The Celery is usually blanched by drawing the earth up to the 
plants, but many gardeners in the vicinity of Jackson use boards, placing them each side of row holding them to- 
gether with a small cleat or bent wire. Care should be taken not to blanch more than can be used up promptly as it 
soon gets’ “pithy” after being blanched. A part of the crop may be simply ‘handled’ by drawing a small quantity 
of earth up to it to straighten up the stalks, and then at the approach of severe freezing weather it may be taken 
up, roots and all, and packed closely in boxes or set compactly on the cellar bottom. Market Gardeners usually 
bury in trenches in the field where the celery is grown. : 

EXTRA SELECT GOLDEN SELF-BLANCHING.—This 
variety is now the leading sort in all markets as an early 
Celery. The stalks are much broader and heavier than} 
those of the White Plume, and greatly superior in quality. 
it is ready for use nearly as early, producing dwarfer and 
much larger bunches of broad, heavy stalks, blanching to a 
deep golden yellow. The handsome color, crispness, tender- 
ness, freedom from stringiness and nutty flavor of this va- 
riety make it only necessary to be tried-in order to establish 
it as the standard of excellence as an early sort. 

Our Extra Select Stock is the best French grown and is]f 
as good stock as can be produced. Many seedsmen ask $4.00 
to $6.00 per lb. for stock which we will guarantee is no bet- 
ter than ours. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. 25e; %4 Ib. 82e3\h 
Ib. $3.00. Not prepaid: 44 lb. 80c; lb. $2.90. 

GOLDEN SELF BLANCHING.—Choicest American 
grown, grows somewhat larger than the imported seed. 
Many gardeners claim it is equal to the best French seed. 

Priecs, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. 15c; % lb. 50c; 
Ib. $1.80. Not prepaid: % Ib. 45e; lb. $1.70. 

IMPROVED WHITE PLUME.—The Golden Self-Blanch- 
ing naturally turns yellow, but this one turns white. Not 
only does the stem whiten, but the leaf itself, especially 
every inner leaf, assumes the attractive white color. This 
makes the White Plume Celery one of the most showy~orna- 
ments that can be put upon the Thanksgiving or Christmas 
dinner table. To be at its best it must have a rich soil and 
plenty of water. Celery is a cool weather plant by nature, and 
for this reason the late varieties have an advantage over the 
early sorts. White Plume and Golden Self-Blanching can 
both be kept through the winter, but they are usually 
planted for early use, and for this reason should have extra |i 
good care. It is demanded of them to make rapid growth 
during a season when the weather is frequently both warm 
and dry, and they can do well only in a rich soil with fre- 
guent cultivation. Well grown White Plume is simply per- 
fect, both in palatability and beauty, and is the earliest 
Celery in cultivation. Our strain is extra choice, none better. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. 15e; %4 lb. 45e; 
Ib. $1.60. Not prepaid: 1% Ib. 42c; Ib. $1.50. 

GIANT PASCAL.—Best for winter use.—The stalks are 
remarkably large, thick, solid, and entirely stringless, it is 
the largest grown. Very crisp and brittle, snapping like 
glass; it never becomes watery. ; 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. 15c; %4 Ib. 42c; |i 
Ib. $1.50. Not prepaid: % Ib. 40c; Ib. $1.40. F 

GIANT GOLDEN HEART.—Is not only a good keeper, 
but is large, solid, as sweet as a walnut, and of a beautiful |i 
golden color. ' 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. 15¢e; %4 Ib. 45e; 
Ib. $1.60. Not prepaid: ™%4 lb. 42e; Ib. $1.50. 

PERFECTION HEARTWELL.—Similar to Dwarf Golden- 
heart, but taller and later in maturing; stalks medium sized, 
solid, crisp and tender. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. 12¢c; 14 lb. 38e; Ib, 
$1.50. Not prepaid: 1%4 lb. 35e; Ib. $1.40. 


Extra Select Golden Self-Blanching. 


Fashions change in Celery as in other things and 
growers of this article now understand that the yellow 
hearted kinds are wanted. The White Plume type is as 
good as ever for home use, but the yellow or golden- 
hearted sorts are in demand on the market. 

LARGE SMOOTH PRAGUE.—This is unquestionably 
the largest and best Celeriac in existence. The roots are 
very large, twice as large as the Erfurt, almost globe 
shaped, smooth, with only a few roots at the bottom. 
Flavor is excellent. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. 15¢e; 4 Ib. 
45c; lb. $1.60. Not prepaid: 1% Ib. 42c; Ib. $1.50. 

DWARF GOLDEN HEART.—In the leading Celery- 
growing districts this is extensively grown. It is a dis- 
tinct and handsome sort. When bleached the heart is 
golden yellow, solid, showy and attractive. 

Prices same as Giant Golden Heart. 

CORN SALAD or FETTICUS.—A vegetable used as a 
= ; salad. eee sown on the first opening of the spring, in 

: = rows one foot apart. If wanted in early spring, sow im- 
Turnip-Rooted Celery or Celeriac. mediately after Mrall rains. és 

Large Green Cabbaging. 


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CELERIAC, or TURNIP ROOTED CELERY.—Grown Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. 10c; % Ib. 
exclusively for the roots which are turnip--shaped, very 25c; lb. 80c. Not prepaid: % Ib. 22c; Ib. 7c. 
smooth, tender and marrow like. The roots are cooked and - 
sliced; used with vinegar, they make an excellent salad. THERE ARE TONS AND TONS OF SEEDS, that are true 
also used for seasoning meat and flavoring soups. to name, but of common quality,—poor but honest. THEY ARE 
Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. 12c; % Ib. NOT ISBELL’S. 


30c; Ib, $1.50. Not prepaid; % Ib. 35c; Ib. $1.40, 


S. M. ISBELL & CO.”S CATALOG OF RELIABLE SEEDS. 


ISBELL’S SELECTED SWEET CORN. . 
NORTHERN GROWN. 


PROPERLY CURED, FIRST-CLASS IN EVERY ‘RESPECT. 


One quart will plant 300 hills. Six quarts will plant one acre. 


THE QUALITY OF SWEET CORN.—Since much of the sweet corn seed has been sold and raised in Nebraska 
and Iowa, people have complained that the quality of green corn was not as good as formerly. There is no doubt 
that the western grown corn is not as sweet and tender as that grown in the east. Our seed is all Michigan or 
eastern grown and will produce corn of the highest quality. : 


CULTURE.—A rich, warm, alluvial soil is best, but excellent sweet corn can be raised on any good, ordinary soil 


if it is deeply and thoroughly worked before planting. Give frequent and thorough but skallow cultivation until the 


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| kiers GOLDEN NUGGET.—A new beautiful golden yellow 
e , very early and sweet. For description see Novelties, page 


Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt.10c; pt. 22c; qt. 40c. Not 
prepaid: Pt. 15c; qt. 25c; % pk. 75e; pk. $1.40. 


SBELL’S QUEEN OF EARLIEST.—The best extra early 
sweet corn ever introduced. For illustration and full description 
see Novelties page 11. 


Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 10c; pt. 20e; qt. 32c. Not 

prepaid: Pt. 12¢; qt. 20c; % pk. 60c; pk. $1.10; bu. $4.00. 

|“ PREMO.—One of the earliest of the really sweet varieties of 
sweet corn, maturing in 56 to 60 days usually two well developed 
ears of good quality to each stalk. Don’t be afraid to plant this 
variety early. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; pt. 15¢e; qt. 28e. Not 
ane Pt. 8c; qt. 15¢e; % pk. 45ce; pk. 80c; bu. $3.00. 

* WHITE COB CORY.—WNext to Isbell’s Queen of Barliest is 
the best extra early for the market and home garden. Selected 
for white cob and white kernels from the original and earliest 
Cory. The ears are larger and better filled out than those of 
the red cob Cory, and become fit for use a little earlier. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid; Pkt. 4c; oz. 15¢e; qt. 25¢e. Not pre- 
paids Pt. 8c; qt. 12c; % pk. 40c; pk. 70c; bu. $2.60. 

y EARLY MINNESOTA.—The standard early sweet corn eight- 
rowed ears of gcod size, and uniformly sweet and well flavored. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; pt. 15¢e; qt. 25¢e. Not 
prepaid: Pt. 8c; qt. 12c; % pk. 35ce; pk. 60c; bu. $2.25. 

EARLY CHAMPION.—See Novelties and Specialties page 11. 

e earliest large sweet corn. Preduces two and three ears to 
the stalk. The best kind for early and late planting. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: PEt. 10c; pt. 18c; qt. 28ce. Not 
p a: Pt. 10c; qt. 15e; % pk. 45c¢; pk. 75e; bu. $2.75. 

EXTRA EARLY ADAMS.—Ready for the table sixty-two 
days after germination. Not a sugar corn. A variety in large 
demand among market gardeners, as it is quite hardy. 


Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; pt. 15e; qt. 28e. Not 
prepaid: Pt. 8c; qt. 15e; % pk. 40c; pk. 70c; bu. $2.50. 
fers IN THE MARKET.—A very handsome early sweet 
corh, free from smut. Our crops were a failure this year. Will 
have g€hoice stock next year. 


TRST OF ALL.—A very early sweet corn clo~ely resembling 
th® Red Cory. Ears are of medium size, well filled with quite 
large grains, frequently having ten to twelve rows. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; pt. 15¢e; qt. 25¢e. Not 
prepaid: Pt. 8c; qt. 12¢c; % pk. 35c; pk. 65¢e; bu. $2.50. 

ARLY CROSBY.—A most excellent second early variety. 

rs large size, 12 rowed, medium length; grain thick and 
sweet; sure to give satisfaction. Fine for drying. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; pt. 16e; qt. 28¢e. Not 
prepaid: Pt. 10c; qt. 15e; % pk. 40c; pk. 75c; bu. $2.75. 

MOORE’S EARLY CONCORD.—Produces very large, hand- 
some 14 rowed ears, coming into use midway between Early 
Minnesota and the Evergreen. The quality is faultless. 
rices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; pt. 15¢; qt. 25e. Not 
prepaid: Pt. 8c; qt. 12c; % pk. 35c; pk. 65c; bu. $2.50. 
MAMMOTH WHITE CORY.—The ears are twelve rowed, 
fully twice the size of the old Cory, white ecobbed, and covered 
with very large white grains of good quality. No other sweet 
corn will find ready sale in a market which is supplied with 
Mammoth White Cory, and the gardener who wishes to get the 


eream of the trade should make his plantings of this splendid 
variety. 


Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; pt. 15c; qt. 25e. Not prepaid: Pt. 8c; qt. 12c; % pk. 40ce; pk. 70c; bu. 


$2.60. 


HISBELL’S PROLIFIC.—The largest yielding midseason Sweet Corn; very white. See Novelties and Specialties 


page 12. 


Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 10c; pt. 22e; qt. 35e. Not prepaid: Pt. 15c; qt. 22c; 1% pk. 60c; pk. $1.00; bu, 


$3.75. 


ISBELL’S TESTED NORTHERN GROWN SEEDS. 37 


.—Continued. 


EARLY EVERGREEN SWEET CORN.—Identical in flavor, 
Shape and size of grain with Stowell’s Evergreen, but about ten 
days earlier. The ears grow about nine inches long, are mostly 12 
rowed, and remain tender a remarkably long time. It is a splendid 
sort for truckers and private gardeners, as it furnishes a succes- 
sion to the second early sorts. 

riggs, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; pt. 16c; qt. 28c. Not pre- 
:y"Pt. 8c; qt. 15c; 1%4 pk. 40c; pk. 75c; bu. $2.80. 


COUNTRY GENTLEMAN.—A short stalked productive sort, fre- 
ently producing three ears to the plant. Ears large for so small 


a_ stalk, grain narrow and very deep, after form of shoe peg. 
Highly recommended as one of the very best. 


., Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; pt. 15¢e; qt. 28c. Not pre- 
paid: Pt, 8¢; gt. 15c; 4% pk. 45c; pk. 80c; bu. $3.00. 


| STOWELL’S EVERGREEN. 


THE STANDARD OF EXCELLENCE. 
THE GARDENER’S AND CANNER’S FAVORITE. 
Michigan Grown. Carefully Selected. 


paid 


Our Michigan grown stock of this standard corn is recognized 
everywhere as the best type of its class. A large part of the sweet 
corn sold as Stowell’s Evergreen is not the true stock. We are 
satisfied that a majority of gardeners who have for years grown 
what was called Stowell’s Evergreen really never had the true 
stock, and notwithstanding there is every year new varieties intro- 
duced there is no sweet corn more satisfactory today than our Mich- ' 
igan Grown Stowell’s Evergreen. Being large eared, hardy and 
productive, sweet and tender. and remaining a long time in condi- 
tion suitable for cooking, there is no other late sweet corn which 
can compare with it. Our seed being the most carefully selected 
for depth of kernel, size of ears, and freedom from flint and glaze, 
we know that it will give entire satisfaction. 


Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; pt. 15¢e; qt. 28c. Not pre- 
paid: Pt. 8c; qt. 15c; % pk. 40c; pk. 65c; bu. $2.50; 2 bus. or more 
at $2.40 per bu. 


"BLACK MEXICAN.—This corn, when in condition for the table, 
cooks remarkably white, but the ripe grain is black or bluish-black. 
It is surpassed by none in tenderness and fine quality. For family 
use it is considered by many the most desirable of the second early 
sorts. It does especially well for second early in the south. Stalk 
about six feet high. 


Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; pt. 15c; qt. 28c. Not pre- 
paid: .Pt. 8c; qt. 15¢e; % pk. 45c; pk. 80c; bu. $3.00. 


MAMMOTH SUGAR.—This variety produces the largest ears of 
any sort with which we are acquainted. It is of excellent quality, 
sweet, tender and delicious, and its only fault is the immense 
size of the ear. Plant averages about eight feet high. 


Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; pt. 15¢c; qt. 25c. Not pre- 
paid: Pt. 8c; qt. 15c; % pk. 45e; pk. 80c; bu. $3.00. 


EVERGREEN FODDER SWEET CORN.—This is one of the 
most valuable items on the list for stock farmers and one which 
they should devote more land to. See Farm Seed, pages 66 to 70. 


POP-CORN. 


It pays to raise pop-corn as a general crop. Demand usually 
exceeds the supply. Some farmers claim that it is as easily grown 
as field corn, and they receive from three to four times the amount 
per acre for the crop. For main crop the Monarch White Rice will 
bring the best price per pound, as it is better known among the 
poppers. Let the children try a small patch, anyway, for home use. 


MONARCH WHITE RICE.—Everybody knows the old variety 
named White Rice. Our strain.is an improvement,.with larger ears, 
and the ears are more abundantly produced. Six ears on a stalk 
is not a rare occurrence for this prolific and profitable pop-corn. 
aT ~ ey | : Z The grains are sharply pointed, and the ear is a handsome one. 
. is‘ wii We Most excellent for popping. 

AC ae i el Prices, shelled, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; pt. 18c; qt. 30c. 
Not prepaid: Pt. 10c; qt. 15c; % pk. 55c; pk. $1.00; bu. $3.50. 


RED BEAUTY.— 


Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; pt. 20c; qt. 35c. Not pre- 
paid: Pt. 15c; qt. 25c; % pk. 55e; pk. $1.00; bu. $3.50. 


QUEEN’S GOLDEN.—This is perhaps the handsomest of all the 
pop corns when on the ear, surpassing all others in size and color. 
It pops perfectly white, and a single kernel will expand to nearly an 
inch. Produces four to six ears on a stalk. Our stock of this 
strain, we are pleased to say, is very fine. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; pt. 25c; qt. 40c. Not pre- 
paid: Pt. 20c; qt. 30c; % pk. 80c; pk. $1.50; bu. $5.00. 


MAPLEDALE.—The most prolific pop-corn in cultivation. Its 
reported yield would seem fabulous, if not attested by reliable 
is growers. 

’ Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; pt. 20c; qt. 35c. Not pre- 
Stowell’s Evergreen. paid: Pt. 15¢; qt. 25e; Wy pk. 75¢e; pk. $1.25; bu. $4.00. 


If you need more than one bushel of Sweet Corn be sure and send for our Wholesale Price List. 
Field and Ensilage Corns on pages 66 to 70 inclusive. 


88 S. M. ISBELL & CO”S CATALOG OF RELIABLE SEEDS. 


CUCUMBERS. 


Our Seed is Grown by Ourselves from Carefully Selected Seed. 


In Jackson county and the counties immediately adjoining there are grown annually more tons of cucumber 
seed than in any like section in the world. This has been going on for more than twenty years and the acreage is 
increasing, which means seed planters and pickle growers want Michigan grown cucumber seed. 

CULTURE.—The plants are tender, and planting should be delayed until settled warm weather, or ample facil- 
ities should be provided for protecting them from frosts and during cold storms. Form low, flat hills six feet 
apart each way, of rich soil, by mixing in a quantity of thoroughly decomposed manure, stirring the soil to a depth 
of sixteen inches or more; or open shallow trenches six to eight feet apart, and mix with the bottom earth a quan- 


tity of/similar manure, and replace the surface soil. 
10 lls; two pounds for an acre. 
BELL’S EARLIEST OF ALL.—The earli- 
est™and hardiest. See page 13 of Novelties and 
Specialties. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 8c; oz. 10c; 
1%, 1lb._28e; lb. 85ce. Not prepaid: %4 Ib. 25c; 
Ib. 758. 
UMBERLAND.—A distinct new pickling 
cuctimber of the hardy White Spine type. See 
Novelties and Specialties, page 13. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. 8c; 
% Ib. 20c; lb. 60c. Not prepaid: % lb. 18c; Ib. 
50c. £ 

BELL’S KING OF PICKLERS.—The very 

best pickling cucumber. See Novelties and 
Specialties, page 13. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt.-8c; oz. 10c; 
1% lIby 25ce; ib. 80c. Not prepaid: %4 Ib. 22¢; 
lb. e. 

5 STON PICKLING, also called Early 
Gr®en Prolific. This is a distinct, very prolific 
and exceedingly popular variety, largely plant- 
ed for pickles. The fruits average four to five 
inches in length when large enough for slicing, 
and are of excellent quality; but it is chiefly 
for producing medium sized pickles that this variety is 
so highly esteemed. If the fruits are gathered as soon 
as large enough, the vines will continue bearing through 
a long season. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. 6c; \% Ib. 14e; 
Ib. 50c. Not prepaid: % Ib. 12c; Ib. 40c; 10 lbs. or more 
at 38c per Ib. 


Pe Improved Long Green. 
\ Atrroven LONG GREEN.—tThis fine cucumber 


grOws from 12 to 16 inches or more in length, and is of 
superior quality. The young fruit is very largely used 
for pickling, and it is a standard sort for that purpose. 
Full sized cucumbers are in high favor for making the so- 
called sweet pickles. Vines are strong growers, and the 
fruit is always produced in great abundance, making it 
one of the most productive varieties in cultivation. We 
have an improved and very excellent strain, which has 
for many years been decidedly popular with our custom- 
ers. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. 7e; %4 lb. 1%e3 
Ib. 60¢. Not prepaid: % Ib. 15c; Ib. 50c; 10 Ibs. or more 
ah 45 per lb. 

ARLY RUSSIAN.—One of the earliest. Fruits are 

s ll, being about three inches in length and one and a 
half inches in diameter. Plants productive and fruits of 
excellent quality. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. %e; %4 lb. 1%e; 
Ib. 69c. Not prepaid: ™% Ib. 15e; lb. 50ce. 
\ fieROVED EARLY WHITE SPINE.—This is a spe- 
el strain of the popular White Spine Cucumber, which is 


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Scatter on each hill fifteen or twenty seeds, or one every inch 
along the rows, and cover one inch deep pressing the soil firmly over them. Two ounces of seed are required for 
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Improved Early White Spine. 


most desirable for its extreme earliness. It is earlier than 
the special forcing strains. The fruits are slightly smaller 
in size, but of smooth, regular form, well colored, and of 
excellent flavor. It is a valuable variety to plant for 
early market. Could truckers have seen our magnificent 
fields the past season we would be quickly “sold out’ 

of the seed! 
Prices,,by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. te; %4 lb. 16c; 
Wot prepaid: 4 Ib. 14c; Ib. 45c; 10 Ibs.. or more 


ORT GREEN, also called Early Frame.—A very 
ective variety having fruits of good length and hand- 
some form. Desirable for producing pickles of medium 
size and of fine quality when sliced for the table. 

Pri¢es, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. 6c;-4%4 Ib. 14¢; 
Ib. 50¢ Not prepaid: % lb. 12c; lb. 40c; 10 Ibs. or more 
at 38¢ per lb. 

\ RLINGTON WHITE SPINE.—One of the most dis- 
tinct, popular, and profitable of our special introductions. 
The real merit of this sort has gained for it a large and 
ever increasing demand especially in very large cucumber 
growing districts of the south and east. Scores of seeds- 
men are advertising at cheaper rates a White Spine Cu- 
cumber claimed to be identical or better than this, but 
they have never proved their strains to be so, and our 
market gardener customers are satisfied to “let well 
enough alone,’ by continuing to plant our seed. It is 
beyond question the earliest and most productive variety 
of this type. Rich green color throughout its entire 
length and very straight and symmetrical. We are con- 
stantly trying to improve this variety by most careful se- 
lection, alavays paying liberal bonuses to our growers over 


The prepaid: %4 Ib. 14c; Ib. 45c; 10 Ibs or more, 

er Ib. 

ARLY CYCLONE.—A short, thick variety of the 

White Spine type. <A very early variety. Very prolific. 
Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. 7c; %4 Ib. lie; 

Ib. 60c. Not prepaid: Y% Ib. 15ce; Ib. 50c. 


Evergreen White Spine. 


VEVERGREEN WHITE SPINE Cucumber is the best for the greenhouse, the hotbed, or for outdoor use when the 


most saleable cucumber for market purposes is desired. 


greenhouse or hotbed, and it brings more money per dozen on the street than any other cucumber. 


15 years reputation behind it. 


Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. ic; % Ib. 17c; lb. 60e, 


45e per lb. 


cucumber equals the Evergreen White Spine for the 


Our strain has a 


Not prepaid: % lb. 15c; Ib. 50c; 10 Ibs. or more, 


ISBELL’S TESTED NORTHERN GROWN SEEDS. 839 


XTRA EARLY WHITE SPINE.—Livingstone’s 
Strain.—This is one of the -most thoroughbred, uniform 
and shapely varieties known, not only for first early, but 
general crop. Excels in earliness, often ready for slicing 
when other sorts are only pickles. In purity it is un- 
equaled. Vines are vigorous growers. Excellent for 
slicing, and makes choice pickles; straight and smooth; 
a great bearer; keeps green longer than the yellow varie- 
ties; no sort excels it in crispness and flavor. Our South- 
-ern friends will find it admirably adapted to their wants. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. ie; % Ib. 16e; 
‘Ib. 55¢e. Not prepaid: %4 Ib. 14c; Ib. 45c; 10 lbs or more, 
.40e per lb. 


Early Green Cluster. 


ARLY GREEN CLUSTER.—Fruits of the slim form, 
desirable for pickling. It is extra prolific, frequently set- 
ting in clusters of two and three. These are desirable 
for small pickles. If the fruits are kept gathered, the 
vines will continue in bearing. 


Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. 6c; %4 lb. 14c; 
Ib. 50c..“Not prepaid: ™%4 Ib. 12e; Ib. 40c; 10 lbs. or more, 
38e pef Ib. 


ERFECTED JERSEY PICKLE.—A decidedly im- 
proved strain of the old reliable Jersey Pickle. It origi- 
nated in the great pickle-growing district in Burlington 
County, N. J., where this business is carried on to a 
choice thoroughbred strain, producing cucumbers uni- 
form in size, with thin skin, white flesh and few seeds; 
very crisp and tender in quality, and having the valuable 
ever-bearing habit largely developed. 


Prices; by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. te; 1% Ib. 16¢e; 
Ib. 55c. Not prepaid: 4 Ib. 14c; Ib. 45ce. 
\(fiensex PICKLING.—An excellent sort for both table 
u and pickling. Plants very vigorous and productive. 
Fruit, straight, handsome, small at each end, bright green, 
lighter at the blossom end, with crisp, tender flesh, and 
makes excellent pickles. Comes into use a little later than 


the Early Cluster and keeps green along time. Our stock 
is very superior. 


Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. 6c; 4 Ib. 14e; 
Ib. 50c. Not prepaid: %4 lb. 12e; lb. 40c; 10 lbs. or more, 
-at 38e per Ib. 


Mixed Cucumbers. 


MIXED CUCUMBER SEED.—We often have inquiries 
for Mixed Cucumber Seed from those who wish to use 
the crop themselves either for pickling or slicing. This 
mixture is made up of first class varieties and will be 
sure to please any one that can use mixed seed. 


Prices, by mail, postpaid: Large pkt. 4c; oz. 5e; 4 Ib. 
12e; Ib. 40c. Not prepaid: %4 Ib. 10c; Ib. 30c. 


CHICAGO PICKLING.—“Westerfield.”—A very pro- 
lifie variety, combining all the qualities desired by those 
who raise cucumbers for commercial pickles. Used almogt 
exclusively by all the large pickling houses. 


Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4e; oz. 6c; ™% Ib. 14c¢; 
Ib. 50c. Not prepaid: %4 Ib. 12c; Ib. 40c. 


CUCUMBERS.—Continued. 


SMALL GHERKIN.—A very curious rough little cu- 
cumber, used exclusively for pickling, for which purpose 
it is in high favor. 


Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. 15¢e; %4 Ib. 40e. 


(JAPANESE CLIMBING.—This is a distinct variety 
whfth has been largely sold as ‘fa climber.” The flesh is 
pure white, crisp, tender, and of a mild flavor. 


Priees, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. 10c; %4 lb. 22e; 
Not prepaid: % lb. 20c; Ib. 65. 


Ib. 75¢- 
| Avverpeanrse.—tnis is not only a very early va- 
riéty, but is also extremely prolific. If the fruits are 
kept gathered, vines will continue in bearing throughout 
the season. The fruits of medium size and rich dark 
green color, average from four to five inches in length by 
an inch and a half in diameter. Owing to its great 
productiveness it is an excellent variety to plant for pro- 
ducing small pickles. 


Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pk. 4c; oz. 8c; 14 Ib. 18e; 
Ib. 65c. NOt prepaid, % lb. 1Ge; Ib. 55e. 


\iferary—the fruits are large, extra smooth and 
regular in form, and of rich deep coloring. When ready 
for use they will average ten inches long by nearly three 
inches in diameter, perfectly round and smooth. 


Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. 8c; 4 Ib. 18e; 
Ib. 65e. Not prepaid: 4 Ib. 16e; Ib. 55e. 


CRESS. 


CURLED, or PEPPER GRASS.—This small salad is 
much used with lettuce, to the flavor of which its warm, 
pungent taste makes a most agreeable addition. 


Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. 10¢; % lb. 30e. 


ENDIVE. 


One of the most refreshing and attractive of autumn 
and winter salads. Sow seed from the middle of June 
until the end of August. 


LARGE GREEN CURLED.—A fine market sort; ten- 
der green leaves; blanch white; hardy. 


Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. 12c; %4 lb. 38¢e; 
Ib. $1.30. Not prepaid, % Ib. 35e; Ib. $1.20. 


BROAD LEAVED BATAVIAN.—Leaves large, broad, 
slightly curled; tie up for blanching. 


Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. 10c; %4 lb. 30e; 
Ib. $1.10. Not prepaid: %4 Ib. 28e; Ib. $1.00. 


EGGPLANT. 


Sow early in the hotbed. 
When plants are 3 to 4 inches 
high, transplant 2 feet apart 
in rich, warm dry soil. Cul- 
tivate the same as cabbage; 
high culture is best. 


N. Y. IMPROVED LARGE 
PURPLE.—Large, round, of 
excellent quality. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: 
Pkt. 4c; oz. 20c; %4 lb. 70e. 


EARLY LONG PURPLE.— 
This is one of the earliest fa 
varieties; very hardy and pro- 


ductive; fruit long and of 
superior quality. 
Prices, by mail, postpaid: 


Pkt. 4c; oz. 18¢e; % Ib. 60ce. 


N. Y. Improved. 


BLACK PEKIN.—Nearly as early as the Early Long 
Purple and nearly as large as the later sorts. Very pro- 
lific and desirable for market gardeners’ use. Fruit nearly 
round; skin smooth, black and glossy; flesh white, fine 
grained and delicate. 


Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. 20c; %4 lb. 65e. 


GARLIC. 


This is extensively used in many places for flavoring 
soups, stews, etc. The sets should be planted early in 
spring in rich soil, in rows one foot apart, and from 
three to five inches apart in the row. Cultivate like 
onions. In August the tops die off and the crop is ready 
to gather. 


Prices, by mail, postpaid: 44 Ib. 10c; Ib. 35¢c. Not 
prepaid: % Ib. 8c; lb. 25e; 5 Ibs. $1.00. 


For HERBS See Page 61. 


40 S. M. ISBELL & CO”S CATALOG OF RELIABLE 


LETTUCE. 


SEEDS. 


One Ounce Will Produce 
3,000 Plants. 


CULTURE.—For early spring use sow in September and protect through the winter in cold frames the same as 


ecabbages or sow in hotbeds in March, and transplant to open ground as soon as it can be worked. 


For late supplies 


sow in the open ground as soon as the season will permit, in rows one foot apart; thin out plants one foot apart in 


rows. 


If sown every two or three weeks to the middle of August, it may be had in perfection the. entire season. 


One ounce will sow 125 feet of drill and produce 3,000 plants. 


THE NEW WONDERFUL.—An extra large variety, 
producing heads nearly as large as cabbage. For illus- 


tration and complete description see Novelties and Special- 
ties, page 14. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 8c; oz. 12c; %4 lb. 30ce; 
Not prepaid: 1% Ib. 28c; Ib. 80c. 


Ib. 90c. 


Improved Hanson. 


IMPROVED HANSON.—This is the most popular let- 
tuce on our list, and its superior is not on the market. It 
is an ideal lettuce in all respects. The slightly curled 
leaves are of a beautiful green color, while the inner 
head presents a white appearance, and is as tender and 
erisp aS though blancheG& It forms a very large head. It 
is wholly free from bitter taste, having a rich and sweet 
flavor. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. 6c; %4 Ib. 18¢e3 
lb. 60c. Not prepaid: % ib. 15e; Ib. 50c. 


% 


Grand Rapids Forcing. 
EXTRA SELECT GRAND RAPIDS.—While this va- 
riety is especially adapted to green house culture in win- 
ter, it is also a good lettuce to sow outside early for 


family use. It is superior to and more beautiful in ap- 
pearance than the Simpson. It is of rapid, upright 
growth; may be planted close; not liable to rot, standing 
several days after being ready to cut without injury; re- 
tains its freshness a long time after being cut, hence 
much sought after by dealers, especially shippers; its 
quality is very desirable. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. 8c; % Ib. 22e; 
Ib. 80c: Not prepaid: 4% lb. 20c; Ib. %0c. 

GRAND RAPIDS.—Regular stock, as offered by most 
seedsmen. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. 6c; %4 Ib. 16e; 
Ib. 55ce. Not Prepaid: 4 Ib. 14c; Ib. 45c. 


BLACK SEEDED SIMPSON.—This does not form a 


head but a compact mass of leaves, tender, of excellent 
quality and of rapid growth; early, stands heat well. 
Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. 6c; %4 lb. 18e; 
Ib. 6G0c. Not prepaid: % Ib. 15e; Ib. 50c. 
DEACON.—Very sure-heading, growing to large size, 
and of exceedingly fine quality. 
Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. Ye; ™%4 Ib. 22e; 
Ib. 75ce. Not prepaid: 4% Ib. 20c; Ib. 65c. 


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Big Boston. 


BIG BOSTON.—This variety is identical in_ color, 
shape and general appearance with the famous Boston 
Market Lettuce, but is double the size. It is about one 
week later in maturing, but its solidity and greater size 
of head will make it a most valuable sort. A desirable 
variety either for forcing in cold frames, or open ground 
planting. The ‘Big Boston’ is sure to be wanted by 
market gardeners and truckers, because it always pro- 
duces, large, solid, salable heads, and will commend itself 
to amateurs because it heads up well at all seasons of the 
year, and is of crisp, tender quality. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. 8c; 1% Ib. 22¢e;3 
Ib. 80c. Not prepaid: 14 Ib. 20e; Ib. 70c. 

DENVER MARKET:—An early variety of Head Let- 
tuce either for forcing or open ground. It forms large, 
solid heads, of good light green color, and is very slow to 
go to seed. The leaves are beautifully marked and blis- 
tered (like the Savoy Cabbage), very crisp and tender and 
of excellent flavor. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. 6c; %4 Ib. 18e; 
Ib. GOc. Not prepaid: 4 lb. 15e; lb. 50e. 

SIMPSON’S EARLY CURLED.—Does not head but 
forms a compact mass of curly leaves of yellowish green 
color. It matures early; generally grown in cold frame 


and as an outside crop. 
Prizes, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. 6c; %4 Ib. 18e; 
Not prepaid: % lb. 15e; Ib. 50c. 


Ib. 60c. 


EARLY PRIZE HEAD.—tThis old standard variety is 
still the best of the large, thin-leaved, clustering sorts 
for the home garden, but it is not a good kind to ship 
long distances, as the leaves are so tender that they are 
easily spoiled in handling. The leaves are very large, 
crimped, bright green tinged with brownish-red, and are 
exceedingly tender, crisp and sweet, forming a large, 
loose head. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. 6c; %4 Ib. 18e; 
Ib. 60c. Not prepa‘d: ™% Ib. 15c; Ib. 50ce. 

MIXED LETTUCE SEED.—A1l kinds mixed. If not 
sown too thickly will make a continuous crop. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Oz. 5c; %4 Ib. 12¢; Ib. 35ce. 
Not Prepaid: 4% Ib. 10¢c; Ib. 25e. 

OLD LETTUCE SEED.—For birds. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: %4 Ib. 10c; Ib. 30c. Not 
prepaid: % Ib. 8e; Ib. 20e. 


ISBELL’S TESTED NORTHERN 


GROWN SEEDS. 41 


LETTUCE.— Continued. 


Iceberg Lettuce. 


MUSKMELON OR CANTALOUPE. 


NO BETTER SEED GROWN IN THE LAND. 


One ounce of seed for sixty hills. 


NEW ICEBERG.—One of the very best cabbage va- 
rieties. The heads are so compact and solid that they 
seldom go to seed. The inside is thoroughly blanched 
and of the finest flavor. Its crispiness is retained in the 
hottest and driest weather. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. 7e; 4 Ib. 20¢; 
Ib. 70c. Not prepaid: %4 lb. 18ce; lb. 60c. 


CALIFORNIA CREAM BUTTER.—A strong growing 
sort with large, green leaves marked with scattered brown 
dashes. It forms a very solid head of rich cream-colored 
leaves which are very thick, tender and of splendid qual- 
ity. This sort is very hardy and is sometimes called 
Winter Lettuce. 


Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. 6c; 4 lb. 18c; 


Ib. 60c. Not prepaid: 14 lb. 15c; Ib. 50ce. 
Prices, by mail, postpaid. 
124 are Oz. % lb. 
BROWN tDURGCHS 4s. tee ito eee $0.04 $0.07 $0.20 
TRATINONG COSRR. 8 cclin o oe alae 04 07 -20 
TREY NINES OB A irs ce ciciecay crt re eae eran .04 07 -20 
BUBEE RCUBR Cine ie etcetera eee .04 07 -20 


Two or three pounds to the acre. 


CUL'TURE.— Select a light sandy, rich soil, and after all danger of frost is over, and the ground has become warm 


and dry, plant in hills from four to six feet apart each way, six to twelve seeds to the hill. 


insects is past, pull out all but three plants. 
shoots to induce early fruiting. 
the dew is on, to prevent the attacks of insects. 
of sod, or in pots. 


ISBELL’S EARLY RIPE.—The hardiest and quickest 
maturing muskmelon yet introduced. The gardener that 
originated this variety often has ripe muskmelons in July. 
For complete description see Novelties and Specialties, 
page 15. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; %4 Ib. 35c; 
Ib. $1.10. Not prepaid: % Ib. 32c; Ib. $1.00. 

ISBELL’S IDEAL.—A most delicious melon, salmon 
fleshed, great yielder, good keeper and a first class ship- 
per. For full description see Novelties and Specialties, 
page 14. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 10c; oz. 12c; 4 lb. 38c; 
Ib. $1.35. Not prepaid: 14 lb. 35ce; Ib. $1.25. 

EARLY GREEN NUTMEG.—Skin dark green, finely 
netted, sweet. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. Je; %4 Ib. 18¢e; 
Ib. 55c. Not prepaid: 14 lb. 16c; lb. 45c. 

LONG YELLOW :—A very large variety; ribbed and 
netted; sweet and melting. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. 7c; %4 Ib. 18¢e;3 
Ib. 55ce. Not prepaid: % Ib. 16e; Ib. 45e. 

NETTED GEM.—It is a small early melon, weighing 
1% to 1% Ibs. The flesh is deep and thick, and light 
green in color, except next to the seeds where it inclines 
toward yellow. The flavor is exceedingly fine. The skin 
is green, regularly ribbed and thickly netted. It is a firm 
solid melon, and will carry in perfect condition for a week 
or more after its removal from the vine. It is a heavy 
cropper and is in wide favor as a market melon. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. 6c; %4 Ib. 16e; 
Ib. 50c. Not prepaid: 14 lb. 14c; Ib. 46ce. 

BAY VIEW.—Flesh green, sweet; oblong; alleged to 
be the hardiest known. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. 8c; %4 lb. 25e; 
Ib. 85e. Not prepaid: % Ib. 22c; lb. 75e. 

ROCKY FORD.—This new variety is of the Netted 
Gem class; it grows to about the same size as that fine 
melon, but is rather coarser netted. Green fleshed, and of 
good quality. The Colorado grown crop has had a great 
run in our eastern markets to the detriment of our home- 
grown sorts. We have found the diference between it 
and Netted Gem, so slight that we hesitate to reeommend 
it to those of our 
customers who are 
raising that variety. 
Still it might be 
wise to try it on a 
small scale to deter- 
mine whether it is 
an earlier strain. Our 
seed is grown in 
Colorado and is gen- 
uine. 

Prices, } : 
postpaid: Pkt. 4e; 
on SEA Ib. 16e; Ib. 

Gs ot prepaid: Y 
Ib. 14ce; Ib. 40c. fA 

EMERALD GEM. 
—Color dark green, 
flesh thick and of a 
delicate salmon col- 
or. For table quality 
it ranks very high, 
and our sales over 


Emerald Gem. 


When up, and danger of 


Cultivate until the vine covers the ground, and pinch ends of the growing 
Ashes, lime, or even dry road dust is excellent to sift over the young plants when 
A few hills for early fruit may be had by sowing in hotbed on pieces 
The seeds may also be started out of doors, under hand frames or glasses. 


the counter and through the mail show that the people 
find it one of the sweetest melons grown, and especially 
suited to the home garden. 


Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. 10c; %4 Ib. 28e: 
Ib. $1.00. Not prepaid: 1% Ib. 26c; Ib. 90ce. 


Extra Early 
Grand Rapids 


7 Melons 
in a bushel 
basket 


EXTRA EARLY 
It is claimed this extremely early muskmelon matures a 
full week earlier than any other sort, and is profitable 


GRAND RAPIDS.—(Yellow flesh.) 


on that account. The shape is well shown in the illus- 
tration. The flesh is finely netted, and the melon is 
handsome in appearance, and sure to attract attention in 
the market. Pinch off the ends of the main shoots when 
2 or 3 feet long, to encourage more abundant blossom- 
ing and earlier maturity. This practice makes the fruit 
heavier as well as earlier. The Grand Rapids is one of 
the earliest of all melons, large or small. 


Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. ie; %4 Ib. 18e; 
Ib. 55c. Not prepaid: % lb. 15e; lb. 45ce. 


EXTRA EARLY HACKENSACK.—This valuable va- 
riety is ready for market fully ten days ahead of the 
well-known Hackensack, which it much resembles in 
shape and quality. The melons are of good size, weigh- 
ing from five to ten pounds each; excellent for market 
and private garden. 


Priecs, by mail, postpaid: 
Ib. 60c. Not prepaid: 


HACKENSACK.—Popular 
near large cities; size large; 
commands a ready sale. 


Pkt. 4c; oz. 7c; % lb. 18e; 
Y, lb. 16c; Ib. 50c. 


gardeners; 
in flavor; 


with market 
prolific and rich 


Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. 7c; % Ib. 18e; 
lb. 6G0c. Not prepaid: ™%4 Ib. 16c; Ib. 50c. 


S. M. ISBELL & CO.”S CATALOG OF RELIABLE SEEDS. 


MUSKMELON.—Continued. | 


The True Osage. 


THE TRUE 


OSAGE 

OUR OWN 

SELECTED 
STRAIN. 


A VERY POPULAR 
MELON, FLAVOR 
EQUAL TO THE BEST, 
SALMON FLESHED. 


Jackson County grows and ships many thousand barrels of this excellent variety. 


Skin dark green, slightly netted on the lobes on the upper side, 


and on the best specimens a rich orange color 


where the melon lies on the ground, and on this side it is eatable within an eighth of an inch of the surface; flesh 


a rich salmon color. 


The shape is pointed oval—egg-shaped most exactly expresses 


it—medium sized, and the 


whole crop is very even and extra heavy, owing to thickness of meat; no melon can equal it in this respect. Our 
seed is taken from the most perfect melons selected especially for seed and it is extra choice. 
Not prepaid: % Ib. 22c; Ib. %70c.. 


Prices, by mail, postpaid: 


Buy from us and you will get the genuine. 


Banana. 


BANANA.—This melon surpasses 
all others in its delicious fragrance. 
The flesh (the melon being nearly 
solid) is of a rich salmon. The qual- 
ity is first rate when melon is thor- 
oughly ripe. It grows from eighteen 
inches to two feet in length and is 
very prolific. 


Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 
4c; oz. 15c; % lb. 50c. 
CHICAGO MARKET, or IM- 


PROVED LARGE GREEN NUTMEG. 


—A superior market variety. It is 
the most popular green fleshed nut- 
meg in Chicago and other western 
markets, and is steadily growing in 
favor in the east. It comes quite 
early for such a good-sized melon. 
Very uniform in size, deep green, 
flesh of excellent quality. 
Prices, by mail, postpaid: 
oz. 10c; % lb. 22c; Ib. 75c. 
paid: 1% lb. 20c; lb. 65ce. 


MONTREAL MARKET.—The fruit 
is nearly round, flattened at the ends, 
very deeply and regularly ribbed; skin 
green, densely netted; flesh remark- 
ably thick, light green, melting and 
of delicious flavor. It is the largest 
of all; the most solid of all; the 
most profitable of all; the best ship- 
per of all; the best keeper of all; in 
every way the most desirable of all. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; 
oz. 10c; % Ib. 25c; Ib. 80c. Not pre- 
paid: %, lb. 22e; lb. 70e. 


Pkt. 4c; 
Not pre- 


Pkt. 4c; oz. 10c; %4 Ib. 25c; Ib. 80c. 


ee 


Tip Top Melon. 


TIP TOP.—tThis grand melon has “held its own” with 
all newcomers for the past ten years, and no other melon 
of which we have any knowledge compares with it in 
uniform, good eating qualities, and should be planted by 


all classes of melon growers, large or small. 


pleases. 


It always: 


The testimony of all who use Tip Top is that 


every melon produced, whether big or little, early or late, 
is a good one; sweet, juicy, finest flavor, firm (but not 
hard) fleshed and eatable to the outside coating. Its: 
appearance on the market is very attractive—sélls on 


sight. 
to pick them out, 


Gardeners tell us that their customers soon learn 


and will have no other kind. The 


fruit is of large size, nearly round, evenly ribbed and 


moderately netted. 
tive melon known. 


Prices, by mail, postpaid: 
Not prepaid: 
MANGO MELON.—Also called Vegetable Orange and Vine Peach. 


30e; Ib. $1.00. 


It is also, perhaps, the most produc- 


Pkt. 4c; oz. 10c; ™%4 Ib. 
Y Ib. 28e; Ib. 90e. 


A very handsome and 


attractive fruit that grows on a vine like a muskmelon, and requires the same cultivation. The 


fruit is the size and color of a medium orange; either round or slightly oblong. 
fully prolific, the ground being fairly covered with the bright and golden fruit. 


They are wonder- 
Used as orna- 


merts, pickles, preserves, and liked by some with sugar and cream. 


Prices, by mail, postpaid: 


Pkt. 4c; oz. 15c; %4 Ib. 50c. 


THE CHEAP MELON SEED OF THE COUNTRY is saved from the cullings of a crop where the earliest and 
best are sold, and the balance saved for seed—or what is still worse, seed saved from a crop grown near Cucum- 


bers, 
use. 


Squashes, 


Pumpkins, or Watermelons, with which they become 


impregnated and produce Melons unfit for 


ISBELL’S TESTED 


NORTHERN GROWN SEEDS. 43 


WATERMELON. 


ees THE BEST FRUIT THAT GROWS. 


One ounce is required for forty hills. 


Three pounds will plant an acre. 


CULTURE.—A light, sandy soil, with good exposure to the sun, is the best for watermelons. It should be pre- 


but receive shallow cultivation. 


pared deep, 
and finally, 


way. Plant eight or ten seeds in a hill, 


Thousands of melon growers annually depend on us for their seeds and are universally 
where have they ever obtained seeds so pure and reliable. 


ISBELL’S EARLIEST AND SWEETEST.—Positively 
the earljest watermelon. Very hardy and as sweet as 
MelIvers Wonderful Sugar. For illustration and descrip- 
tion, see Novelties and Specialties, page 15. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; os. 7e; %4 Ib. 18e; 
lb. 60c. Not prepaid: ™% Ib. 15c; lb. 50c; 5 Ibs. or more at 
45e per lb. 


Sweetheart. 


SWEETHEART.—Our strain is a grand sweet-heart- 
ed. kind for home and market use, and will hold its own 
in the “watermelon patch’”’ for many years to come. Car 
loads still sell at fancy prices in the large markets, and 
its quality is A 1. The following is an accurate descrip- 
tion: Vine vigorous and productive, ripening its fruit 
early. Fruit large, oval, very heavy, uniformly mottled 
light and dark green, rind thin but firm, flesh bright red, 
firm, solid, but very tender, melting and sweet. Remains 
in condition for use longer than any sort, seeds grey. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. Ye; %4 Ib. 
15¢e; lb. 45e. Not prepaid: 14 Ib. 12¢; Ib. 35e. 


MclIver’s Wonderful Sugar. 


McIVER’S WONDERFUL SUGAR.—Strong grower 
and very prolific. The melons grow to a large size and 
are very handsome in appearance; see illustration. The 
flesh is entirely stringless and very sweet and luscious. 
It never cracks and is well adapted to either wet or dry 
be a ah to — the lead wherever known. f 

rices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4e¢; oz. Ye: 1 fs = 
Ib. 60c. Not prepaid: 14 Ib. 16c; Ib. 50c. eet ee 

COLE’S EARLY.—Is very early and will mature as 
far north as most‘other sorts. Of medium size, very pro- 
ductive, continuing to bear throughout the season. Flesh 
of bright red color, of granulated, sparkling appearance. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4e: oz. je; % Ib. 15e; 
Ib. 50c. Not prepaid: % Ib. 12e; Ib. 40e. 

ICE CREAM.—wWhite seeded fruit of medium size: 
nearly round; skin, pale green; rind, thin; flesh, scarlet, 
solid, crisp, delicious. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. Ye; % Ib. 15¢; 
Ib. 45c. Not prepaid: %4 Ib. 12¢; Ib. 35c. 


O_O 


Hoe often and thoroughly. 
when danger of insects is past, leave but three strong plants. 


It pays to have the best. 


Plant in hills eight to ten feet apart each 


pleased, claiming that no- 
Packets contain about 100 seeds. 


PICKANINNY’S DELIGHT.—A_ giant melon often 
weighing 60 lbs. "xcellent quality. See Novelties and 


Specialties, page 16. 
Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. 7c; %4 Ib. 18e; 
lb. 60c. Not prepaid: % Ib. 16c; Ib. 50c; from 5 Ibs. or 


more at 45c per Ib. 


Phinney’s Early. 


PHINNEY’S EARLY.—This is a very choice early 
melon, and excepting our Earliest and Sweetest can be 


grown farther north than any other variety. It is very 
hardy, a sure cropper, and very delicate in texture of 
flesh which is of a dark red color. The rind is thin and 
the quality of flesh is sustained clear to the rind. It is, 
however, exceedingly brittle, hence not desirable for 
shipping purposes but possessing all the other most desir- 
able features. We can highly recommend it for home use, 
medium size, slightly oblong, rind green striped with 
lighter shades., Melon averages 12 to 15 lbs. in weight. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. 5c; % lb. 12e; 
Ib. 40c. Not prepaid: % lb. 10c; lb. 30e. 


Triumph. 


TRIUMPH WATERMELON.—The leading character- 
istics of this fine new melon are earliness, fine shape, thin, 
tough rind, great productiveness, attractive color and ex- 
cellent quality. It is a cross between Duke Jones and 
Kolb’s Gem. It has the handsome appearance of the 
former and the shipping qualities of the Gem, very early, 
very prolific, deliciously sweet and of enormous size. It 
possesses all of the ‘qualities that go to make up a desir- 


able melon. 
Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. 7c; %4 Ib. 15e; 


Ib. 50c. Not prepaid: %4 Ib. 12e. Ib. 40ce. 
PEERLESS.—The Great Home Market Melon. This 
old stand-by is our best general cropper for the home 


market; has too thin a rind for shipping unless packed in 
straw. Few, if any, surpass a Peerless for quality and 
productiveness. Medium early, fruit oblong, large size; 
rind light mottled green; flesh bright scarlet, solid to the 
center, melting and delicious. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. 7e; % lb. 15e; 
Ib, 45ce. Not prepaid: % Ib. 12¢; Ib. 35e. 


44 S. M. ISBELL & CO’S CATALOG OF RELIABLE SEEDS. 


WATERMELONS. 
—Continued. 


THE KLECKLEY SWEETS.—This variety 
was originated in the South with Mr. W. A. 
Kleckley. It is especially recommended for 
its fine flavor. It is a long, oval-shaped 
melon, with dark green rind. The flesh is 
searlet, very firm, and of a most luscious 
quality. A good family garden melon. 
Rind too tender for distant shipping. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. 
6e; 1% lb. 15c; Ib. 45c. Not prepaid: %4 
Ib. 12e; lb. 35e. = 


‘ LONG LIGHT ICING.—Our stock of this sores much MONTE CRISTO.—A splendid sort for new markets. 
etter than that usually offered, and superior to many ; : sLuiee ‘ . oe y 
strains offered as Early Monarch, ete. The melons are es eae one SEE ees Fogle of medium eMemoal; 
uniformly long and large, the flesh deep, rich red and of COlor dark, mottled green in two shades, forming indis- 
splendid quality. : tinct stripes; flesh very bright, rich red, exceedingly 
Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. je; %4 Ib. 18e; sweet and tender. 
lb. 60c. Not prepaid: 1% Ib. 16c; Ib. 50c. i z , 
DARK ICING.—Fruit large, nearly round, dark green, Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. 6c; 14 Ib. 16e; 
very indistinctly mottled gree tents shade. plesh we Ib. 50c. Not prepaid: 1% Ib. 14e; Ib. 40e. 
rich, bright red. Repeated trials have demonstrate a ; : 
our stocks of the icing varieties are much superior to CITRON, RED SEEDED.—Used in making preserves. 
those generally offered, each sort being distinct and show- Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. 7e; 4 Ib. 18e; 
ing the type well, instead of being like many of the icing Ib. 60c. Not prepaid: % Ib. 16e: Ib. 50c 
stocks, a mere mixture of white seeded sorts. x ees . 
Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4¢e; oz. 7c; 14 Ib. 18e; CITRON, WHITE SEEDED.— 
Ib. 60c. Not prepaid: % Ib. 16ce; Ib. 50c. Prices same as for Red Seeded. 


MUSHROOM. 


Mushrooms can be grown in cellars, in sheds, in hotbeds, or sometimes in open air. Fer- 
menting horse manure at a temperature of about 70 degrees, mixed with equal weight of fresh 
sod-loam, is made into beds the size required, eight inches deep. See to it that the bed is 
packed very solidly and evenly. In this bed plant the broken pieces of spawn, six inches 
apart, covering the whole with two inches of light soil, and protect from cold and rain. One 
brick will plant eight to ten square feet of bed. The mushrooms will appear in about six 
weeks. Water sparingly and with lukewarm water. 


English Mushroom Spawn. 


Prices, by mail, postpaid: In bricks of about 1% Ilbs., each 30c. Not prepaid: 20c per TE REL 
brick. Mushroom. 


ISBELL’S ONION SEEDS. 


Of Strong Vitality and Choicest Strains. 


Don’t fail to read what we say about “Out Extra Select Stock’ on page 3. ; 

There was only a little over ONE-HALF AS MUCH ONION SEED harvested in the United States in the fall 
of 1905 as is harvested in an average season. Consider what a shortage of 100,000 Ibs. means. The shortage this 
year is at least two or three times that amount. This means that every seedsman will be short of new seed 
and that there will be thousands of pounds of old seed sold, that would never have been offered for sale, had 
there been an average new crop. This will be especially true of low priced seed. The low-priced seedsman will 
wish to make sure of selling his old seed and therefore his prices will be low to catch those buyers, who care 
more to save a few cents a pound on the seed they plant, than to make sure of getting good seed and a good stand 
from the seed and a good crop of choice onions. Such buyers should ever remember that they can far better 
afford to pay even $2.00 per pound for onion seed of which 85 to 90 per cent. will grow and produce large crops of 
good onions, true to type and free from mixture, than they can to waste time and labor to plant seed of which only 
65 to 75 per cent. will grow and produce a mixed crop, even though they pay only 50c per lb. for the seed. : 

CULTURE.—Onion seed should be sown as soon as possible in the spring, even if the weather is cold, so the soil 
works up well. This gives them a good start ahead of the weeds, and before dry weather sets in. After thor- 
oughly pulverizing the soil, sow thinly, four or five pounds to the acre, in drills, 14 to 16 inches apart, and about 
¥% inch deep, in strong land, well manured, keeping them well hoed and free from weeds. Onions delight in 
strong, rich, deep, loamy soil, and succeed well if grown for a succession of years on the same ground. To get 
heavy crops of finest shape, and high colored bulbs, especially Danvers and other Globes, large quantities of well 
rotted manure must be used—fifteen to twenty cords per acre would be none too much. If well rotted manure is 
not to be had, use high grade commercial fertilizer containing a large percentage of potash. 5 

EXTRA EARLY RED. (True Flat Connecticut Strain.)—A well 
flattened but quite deep, extra early red onion, which yields abund- 
antly, keeps well and is of mild flavor. The bulbs are of medium 
size, and deep, rich red in color, very close grained, solid and heavy. 
This variety will form bulbs in cold, mucky soils, where others fre- 
quently fail to ripen. It is recommended especially for the North 
and Northwest, where the seasons are short and cool. In rich soils 
it frequently grows almost as large as the Large Red Wethersfield, 
ripening much earlier. 


Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. 12¢c; %4 Ib. 32e; Ib. $1.20. 
Not prepaid: %4 lb. 30e; Ib. $1.10. 

EXTRA SELECT LARGE RED WETHERSFIELD.—Be not 
deceived in Wethersfield, there are many types; some selections 
ripen in August, others in September, others as late as October. We 
need not say the variation in time makes a difference in price of 
product. That which we offer is the early strain and vastly super- 
ior to stock offered by other seedsmen, as it is Northern Grown, 
larger, more productive and better keeping. 

Prices. by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. 12¢c; 14 Ib. 38e; Ib. $1.35. 
Not prepaid: % Ib. 35e; Ib. $1.25. 

LARGE RED WETHERSFIELD.—tThis stock is fully equal to 
that offered by others. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. 10c; %4 Ib. 30e; Ib. $1.10. 
Not prepaid: %4 Ib. 28e; lb. $1.00. 


Extra Early Red Onion. 


Write for special prices on five pounds of onion seed or over, naming the varieties you want. We offer special 
inducements to those wanting a seed drill or cultivator, with seed enough to sow an acre. 


ISBELL’S TESTED 


NORTHERN GROWN SEEDS. 45 


ONIONS.—Continued. 


OUR EXTRA SELECT. (X.S.) Stocks of Onion Seed are practically new introductions by us this year. In 


them we have ONION PERFECTION as near as it is possible to obtain it. 


No one can offer any more choice 


stocks than our Extra Select Stocks, even though their prices are double or three times what we ask, Better 
stock is an impossibility. SELECTED, TWICE SELECTED, THREE TIMES SELECTED are the bulbs that 


are used to produce our seed. 


THREE TIMES SELECTED FOR SHAPE, THREE TIMES SELECTED FOR 


COLOR, TWICE SELECTED FOR KEEPING QUALITIES. 

For a better idea how we select our Onions for seed purposes, read our description at bottom of page 3. 
You will then understand why our regular stocks are reliable and our Extra Select Stocks are ABSOLUTELY 
THE BEST POSSIBLE. 


The Three Southport Globes. 


: a. 


Southport Red Globe. 


EXTRA SELECT SOUTHPORT YELLOW GLOBE.— 
Similar in shape to the other Southport Globe Onions, but 


Southport Yellow Globe. 


differing in color, as indicated by its name. It is entirely 
distinet from the Danvers type, having distinct character= 
istics of its own. The flesh is white and mild in flavor, 
It is handsome in appearance, large in size, a heavy crop- 
per and an excellent keeper. Read at top of page why 
our strain is superior to others, 


Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. 18c; %4 Ib. 
52ec; Ib. $1.95. Not prepaid: %4 lb. 50c; Ib. $1.85. 

SOUTHPORT YELLOW GLOBE.—Equal to the stock 
generally sold. 

‘Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. 15¢e; %4 Ib. 
48e; lb. $1.70. Not prepaid: 14 lb. 45c; lb. $1.60. 


EXTRA SELECT YELLOW GLOBE DANVERS.—Our 


strain is immeasurably superior to most seed offered. 
Northern grown. The finest shaped, best colored, and 


largest cropper of any of the Danvers Onions, and not to 
be compared with the ordinary stock of Yellow Globe 
Danvers. This strain is grown from carefully selected 
bulbs, everything rejected which does not come to the 
standard in shape and size. By this careful system of 
selection we have produced an onion entirely distinct 
from the old type of Yellow Globe Danvers. [ts points of 
superiority over the ordinary Yellow Danvers are: Earli- 
ness of ripening, smallness of neck, perfect globe shape, 
and uniformity of shape and color. It is an immense 
eropper and will yield more marketable onions to the acre 
than any strain we have ever tried, except Isbell’s Yellow 
Globe. Growers should try this strain in comparison with 
the best strains offered by other seedsmen. 


Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. 15¢e; % Ib. 
42c¢; lb. $1.60. Not prepaid: % lb. 40c; Ib. $1.50. 


YELLOW GLOBE DANVERS.,;Regular stock, equal 
to any seedsman’s stock. 


Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4¢; 0z.,12e; ™%4 Ib. 
38e; lb. $1.45. Not prepaid: %4 lb. 36c; Ib. $1.35. 


EXTRA SELECT MICHIGAN YELLOW 
The bulbs are large, spherical. Small necks, of a rich 
orange yellow color, enormous vyielders, and _ splendid 
keepers. It is well known that a handsome Globe onion 
brings 25 to 40c per barrel more in large cities than other 
shaped onions. This strain is so much superior to the 
regular stock sold that one would think it a different 
aoe It is northern grown from hand sorted perfect 
bulbs. 


Prices, by mail, postpaid: 
48c; lb. $1.70. Not prepaid: 


GLOBE,— 


Pkt. 4c; oz. 15e; %& Ib. 
144 lb. 45c; Ib. $1.60. 


MICHIGAN YELLOW GLOBE.—Good stock like what 
is usually sold. 


Prices, by mail, postpaid: 
Not prepaid: 


Pkt. 4c; oz. 12c; ™% Ib. 


38c; Ib, $1.45. 1% |b. 36c; Ib. $1.35. 


A | QD? =okeeps until May 


The seed we offer is all fresh IS BELL’S EARLY 


growth. Ask for our wholesale price WHITE SUGAR BALL.— 
list, if you want more than6lbs. of The best to sow for early 
onion seeds. 


green onions. Grows nearly 
as quick as a radish and is 
very sweet. See Novelties 
and Specialties, page 16. 
: Prices, by mail, postpaid: 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 18c; ™%4 Ib. 
Ib. $1.90. Not pre- 
Y% Ib. 52e; Ib. $1.80. 
ISBELL’S YELLOW 
GLOBE.—The best strain 
yellow onions on the mar- 
Ket; a heavy yielder of 
splendid keeping onions. 
For full description and il- 
lustration see Novelties and 
Specialties, page 17. 


Prices, by mail, postpaid: 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; % Ib. 
60e; Ib. $2.10. Not pre- 
paid: % lb. 58e; Ib. $2.00; 
5 Ibs. or more $1.90 per Ib. 

ISBELL’S EVERGOOD. 
—A long keeping variety, 
or June. 
Early and mild flavored. 
See Novelties and Special- 
ties, page 17. 


Pkt. 10c; oz. 18c; % Ib. 
14 Ib. 52e; Ib. $1.85; 5 Ibs. 


Southport White Globe. 


Prices, by mail, postpaid: 
55e; Ib. $1.95. Not prepaid: 
or more $1.75 per Ib. 


EXTRA SELECT SOUTHPORT RED GLOBE.—North- 
ern grown from hand picked bulbs selected by an onion 
expert. Only bulbs which are perfect in size and shape 
being used for seed. Harvested, cured and handled with 
greatest care. No stock can be better, We think none 
as good, 


SOUTHPORT RED is becoming popular among 
large onion growers and shippers everywhere, and our 
Extra Select stock will without question be used in pre- 
ference to any other stock regardless of whose it is or 
what the price after it has been once tried, This super- 
ior strain of Southport is the direct result of a careful 
selection of bulbs from the true eastern grown Southport 
Red Globe. The onions are not overly large, but just the 
size to command the highest figure in the Southern mar- 
Ket where the Red Globe Onion has become so popular. 
The bulbs differ in many respects from other strains of 
Red Globe Onion sold under the name of Southport, 
They are more uniform in size, darker colored skin, heay- 
ier, and a far better keeper than any strain of Southport 
we have ever seen. The onions ripen early and never pro- 
duce a stiff or watery neck. We believe that our new 
strain is far superior to the strains usually offered, 


Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4e; oz. 15¢e; % Ib, 
48c; lb. $1.75. Not prepaid: 1% tb. 45c; Ib. $1.65. 


SOUTHPORT RED GLOBE.—This stock is equal to 
the average sold, and if we did not have such a greatly 
improved strain we would recommend this as equal to 
any. 

Prices, hy mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. 12c; 4% Ib. 
40c; lb. $1.50. Not prepaid: % lb. 38e; lb. $1.40. 


EXTRA SELECT SOUTHPORT WHITE GLOBE.— 
Like other X. S. stocks this is the product of very careful 
selection and extreme care. Is Northern grown and the 
best strain to be had. By careful selection we have de- 
veloped this handsomest of all white varieties until it is 
second to none as a good keeper. Produces handsome, 
large, pure white, globe-shape bulbs; flesh firm, fine 
grained, mild flavor. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. 18e; %4 Ib. 
58c; Ib. $2,10. Not prepaid: %4 Ib. 55c; Ib. $2.00. 

SOUTHPORT WHITE GLOBE.—Regular stock. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. 16c; %& Ib. 
50c; lb. $1.85. Not prepaid: %4 Ib. 48c; lb. $1.75. 

YELLOW DANVERS.—(/Round or Flat.) Reliability 
for bottoming and large yield are both combined in this 
popular variety. 


Prices, by mail, postpaid: 
32e; lb, $1.20. Not prepaid: 


ec; oz. 10c; % Ib. 


Pkt. 4c; 
14 Ib. 30c; lb, $1,10. 


EXTRA SELECT PRIZETAKER. (The Handsomest, 
Largest Yellow Globe Onion).—This variety, introduced but 
a few years ago, has proven to be an excellent keeper, of 
finest flavor, handsome shape and enormous size, many 
single onions having been raised to weigh 5 Ibs. or over, 
from seed the first year. It is of the same type as those 
immense imported onions which can be seen in fruit 
stores and always commands a very high price. The 
Prizetaker grows always to a perfect globe shape, with 
bright straw colored skin; the necks are very small and 
the onions always ripen up hard. Our special strain is 
the result of continued selection, only perfect shaped bulbs 
being used for raising seed. It is the choicest genuine 
American grown stock to be found. 


Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. 14ce; %4 Ib. 
42e; lb. $1.60. Not prepaid: % lb. 40c; Ib. $1.50. 


PRIZETAKER.—Genuine American grown. Not cheap 
imported Spanish King renamed. Better than sold by 
some seedsmen. 


Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. 12c; %4 Ib. 
38c; lb. $1.35. Not prepaid: %4 Ib. 35e; Ib. $1.25. 


AUSTRALIAN BROWN.—This onion has claimed a 
place in America within recent years, and seems abund- 
antly able to maintain it. It is of medium size and of 
good quality, very early, rather flattened in shape, of 
brown color, and wonderfully hard and solid. It begins 
to form a bulb at an early period of its growth, when 
only a few inches high, and quickly reaches maturity. 
Its leading and most valuable feature, aside from appear- 


ance and quality, is its long keeping quality. It will 
literally keep a year or more. 
Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4e; oz. 8c; %4 Ib. 


26¢; lb. 90c. Not prepaid: % Ib. 24e; Ib. 80c. 


EXTRA SELECT WHITE PORTUGAL.—Most desir- 
able for sets. Of mild flavor, fine for early winter use; 
esteemed for pickling. Best keeper of the white varieties. 
Read top of page 45 why our strain is better than that 
offered by others. 


Prices, by mail, postpaid: 
50e; Ib. $1.85. Not prepaid: 


WHITE PORTUGAL. 
by other seedsmen. 


Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. 15¢e; 4 Ib. 
45c; lb. $1.60. Not prepaid: 1% lb. 42e; lb. $1.50. 


LET US CAUTION EVERY ONE TO BEWARE OF 
CHEAP ONION SEED, THIS YEAR MORE THAN EVER 
BEFORE. 

All onion seed that we have to offer is NEW CROP 
OF GOOD GERMINATION and even our common or 
regular stocks are THOROUGHLY RELIABLE AND OF 
FAR BETTER QUALITY than thousands of pounds of 
onion seed that will be sold this season by many seeds- 
men. We had such an unusually large demand here in 
Jackson in our Retail store last April and May, that we 
sold out nearly all of our Onion Seed and therefore have 
nothing but new seed to sell and not a large stock, though 
we believe that we will have nearly enough for our trade. 
When our own stocks that we know are right are sold 
out, we will not take chances by getting more from other 
seedsmen. 


Pkt. 4c; oz. 16e; % Ib. 
Y% Ib. 48e; Ib. $1.75. 


Regular stock like that offered 


Ay 
shh 


MAMMOTH SILVER KING.—This mammoth variety 
is one of the largest in cultivation, averaging from ‘fifteen 
to twenty-two inches in circumference, and often weigh- 


ing two and a half to four pounds each. It matures 
early and is of uniformly large size and fine shape, being 
flattened but thick. The skin is of a beautiful silver 
white, flesh snowy and tender, of a mild, sweet flavor. 
We know of no variety of this vegetable which has at- 
tracted so much attention as this. Its striking size and 
handsome appearance, as well as mild flavor, recommend 
it for exhibition at fairs, for the fancy market as well as 
the home table. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. 15¢e; %4 Ib. 
45e; Ib. $1.60. Not prepaid: % lb. 42c; Ib. $1.50. 


WHITE QUEEN.—One of the earliest onions in cul- 
tivation. Pure paper white, from one to one and one- 
half inches in diameter, of very mild and delicate flavor, 
fine for bunching for the early market at Summer resorts. 


Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. 15e; % Ib. 
45c; Ib. $1.60. Not prepaid: 1% Ib. 42c; Ib. $1.50. 


ONION SETS. 


Prices will be governed by the market quotations. 
We always sell at lowest. market rates, and give all the 
sets we can for money received. We would advise early 
orders. Ask for quotations on large quantities. 

We sell sets by weight, 32 lbs. per bu. 


YELLOW BOTTOM SETS.—A1l Bottom Sets will grow 
large onions. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pt. 18c; qt. 32c. By ex- 
press or freight, not prepaid: Pt. 12c; qt. 22c; % pk. 40e; 
pk. 75e; bu. $2.50. 


WHITE BOTTOM SETS.— 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pt. 18c; qt. 32e. By ex- 
press or freight, not prepaid: Pt. 12c; qt. 22c; % pk. 45e; 
pk. 80c; bu. $3.00. 


RED BOTTOM SETS.— 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pt. 18c; qt. 32c. Not pre- 
paid: Pt. 12¢c; qt. 22c; % pk. 45c; pk. 80c; bu. $3.00. 

TOP SETS, or BOUTTON’S TRUE STOCK.—Makes a 


choice onion early in July. 
Pt. 20c; qt. 35c. 


Prices, by mail, postn-id: Not pre- 


paid: Pt. 15e; qt. 25e; 1% pk. 75e; pk. $1.35; bu. $5.00. 
Very scarce. 
WHITE MULTIPLIER.—Fine for bunching. Ex- 


tremely early, silver white. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pt. 20c; qt. 35e. By ex- 
press or freight, not prepaid: Pt. 14c; qt. 24c; % pk. 60ce; 
pk. $1.00; bu. $3.75. 

ENGLISH MULTIPLIER.—Esteemed by many as the 
best variety for early use. Mild, very early; the large 
onion produces several smaller ones around the bulb, 
growing mostly on top of the ground. 

Price same as White Multiplier. Very scarce. 

EGYPTIAN, or PERENNIAL TREE SETS.—Also 
called Winter Top Sets.—Never forms a large bulb. BHs- 


pecially for green onions for spring and fall. Very pro- 
ductive. 
Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pt. 15e; qt. 22c. Not pre- 


paid: Pt. 8c; qt. 12e; % pk. 25c; pk. 40c; bu. $1.50. 


ISBELL’S TESTED NORTHERN GROWN SEEDS. 4 


PEAS. 


CULTURE.—One quart for 75 feet of drill, two to three bushels to the acre. Peas mature earliest in a light, rich 
soil; for a general crop, a deep, rich loam, or inclining to clay is the best. Begin sowing the extra early varieties as 
soon as the ground can be worked in March; continue for a succession every two weeks until June, then discontinue 
until the middle of August, when a good crop may be secured by sowing the extra early sorts for fall use. The 
wrinkled varieties are not as hardy as the smooth sorts, and if planted early should have a_@fry soil, as they are 
liable to rot in the ground; they are, however, the sweetest and best flavored varieties. j 


ST AND BEST. 


Earliest, Most Productive 
and Profitable Variety for 
Market, Excepting Our Mon- 
arch of Earlies. 


Before the introduction of 
our famous Monarch of Ear- 
lies this was the earliest and 
most profitable variety known, 
and today requires no com- 
ment from us to recommend it, 
as it is grown more largely by 
the market gardeners of this 
country than any other brand 
of Extra Earlies except ‘our 
Monarch of Earlies. Its pro- 
ductiveness, earliness, eveness 
of ripening and delicacy of 
flavor are its great features. 
These combined requisites 
make it very profitable to 
grow for either market or 


private use. It is a week ear- 
lier than many of the so-called 
Extra Earlies such as Maud §., 
Scorcher, and Philadelphia 
Extra Early, and is a much 
finer bred variety. Producing 
pods of larger size and en- 
tirely free from runners, it 
ripens uniformly, and the 
entire crop can be taken off in 
two pickings. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid; 
Pkt. 4c; pt. 16c; qt. 28e. Not 
prepaid: Pt. 8c; gt. 14c; 1% pk. 


of growth. It is extra early, 
up-at once, making it very desirable for the | 
first supply in market. Quality the very | 
_“ finest. Quite hardy, and can be planted {7 
far earlier than the wrinkled sorts. Very! 
productive and rapid growing. 

35e; pk. 65e; bu. $2.50: 2 to 6 


MONARCH OF EARLIES.—This grand extra early § bu. $2.40 per bu., 6 to 10 bu. 
pea is certainly well named as it rules the market, being $2.35 per bu.; 10 bu. or more, 
the earliest and most prolific. See novelties and Spe- $2.30 per bu. 
cialties, page 18. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 8c; pt. 20c; qt. 35c. 
prepaid: Pt. 12c; qt. 20¢; %& pk. 50c; pk. 90c; bu. 


Not 
$3.4 


0 


EW SURPRISE, or ECLIPSE.—The earliest wrinkled 
pea yet introduced; far earlier and more prolific than 
Gradus. See Novelties and Specialties, page 18. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 8c; pt. 20c; qt. 35c. 


Not prepaid: Pt. 12c; gt. 20c; % pk. 60c; pk. $1.00; bu. 
SBELL’S MAIN CROP.—This grand pea should be 
called a World Beater as it beats all peas in yielding 


qualities and in sweetness. See Novelties and Specialties, 
page 19. 


Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 8c; pt. 20c; qt. 30c. 
Not prepaid: Pt. 10c; qt. 15c; % pk. 45c; pk. 80c; bu. 
$3.0 


ALASKA, or EARLIEST OF ALL.—An extra early 
round pea. The vines grow from 1% to 2 feet high, and 
are literally loaded down with pods, which are crowded 
with the large peas, closely shouldered in pod. It is 
very uniform in growth and usually produces pods con- 
taining seven or eight peas. The quality is excellent, 
remaining tender until fully matured. As any “extra 
early’ for the market gardener we can recommend this 
variety very highly; it has all the requisites of a first 
class pea and the beautiful dark green color of the pods 
adds greatly to the selling quality. Being hardy, the seed 
et planted as early in spring as the ground can be 
worked. 


s Prices, by_mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; pt. 18e; qt. 30c. 
Not prepaid: Pt. 10c; qt. 15¢e; % pk. 45c; pk. 85e; bu. 
ho bus. or more, $3.20 per bu. 


VOTT’S EXCELSIOR.—The best early dwarf pea. It 
c bines to a wonderful degree the good qualities of the 
American Wonder and Premium Gem Peas. The vines are 
larger and more productive than American Wonder and 
earlier than Premium Gem. The peas in sweetness and 
quality are unsurpassed. A most desirable sort for the 
market gardener and unsurpassed for the home garden. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; pt. 20c; qt. 35ce. 
aa aa Pt. 12¢; qt. 20c; % pk. 65c; pk. $1.20; bu. 


Nott’s Excelsior. 


48 S. M. ISBELL & CO”S CATALOG OF RELIABLE SEEDS. 


5 PEAS.—Continued. 


i ae WONDER.—A variety nearly as early as 
the First and Best, with stout, branching vines about 
nine inches high, and covered with well filled pods con- 
taining seven or eight large, exceedingly sweet, tender 
and well flavored peas. Dry peas medium sized, much 
wrinkled; pale green. We have taken great pains in 
growing our stock and know it to be much better than 
that usually offered. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; pt. 20c; qt. 35ce. 
Not prepaid: Pt. 12¢; qt. 20c; 1% pk. 70c; pk. $1.25; bu. 
$4.8 


. r 


\. “WIcLEAN’S LITTLE GEM.—An early, dwarf, green 
wrinkled variety, Zrowing about 15 inches high. When 
green it is very large, sweet and of delicious flavor. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; pt. 18c; qt. 30c. 
Not prepaid: Pt. 10e; qt. 16ce; % pk. 50c; pk. 90c; bu. 
$3.50; 2 bu. or more, $3.40 per bu. 


REMIUM GEM.—tThis variety is nearly as early as 
the American Wonder and the very productive vine is 
decidedly larger, growing to a height of from 12 to 15 
inches. The pods are large and crowded with six to 
nine very large peas of fine quality. The dry peas are 
green, large, wrinkled, often flattened. Market garden- 
ers use more of this sort than of any other wrinkled 
pea. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4e; pt. 18¢e; qt. 30c. 
SO EInE Sana Pt. 10c; qt. 16ce; % pk. 50c; pk. 95e; bu. 


Gradus or ‘‘Prosperity.” 


» HORSFORD’S MARKET GARDEN. — This new 
wiinkled pea is the result of a cross between the Alpha 
and American Wonder. It requires no bushing, is ex- 
tremely prolific and bears its pods in pairs. One hundred 
and fifty-four pods have been counted on one plant. 
Pkt. 4c; pt. 15¢; qt. 26c. 


TELEPHONE.—This fine, second early, wrinkled pea 
has proved to be a valuable acquisition. Notwithstanding 
the large amount of inferior and spurious stock which has 
been sold, no pea of recent introduction has gained more 
rapidly in popularity than this, thus showing that it has 
sterling merit which gardeners appreciate. Vines vigor- 
ous, growing about 4 ft. high, with large, coarse, light 
colored leaves and producing an abundance of very large, 
rich, dark green pods filled with immense peas which are 
tender, sweet and of excellent flavor. It comes into use 
just after the Premium Gem and is one of the best sorts 
for either home or market. The stock we offer is pro- 
lific, and has been carefully selected. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; pt. 18¢; qt. 32e. 
Not prepaid: Pt. 10c; qt. 18e: % pk. 60c; pk. $1.10; bu. 
$4.20; 2 bu. or more $4.10 per bu. 


aS % pk. 60; pk. $1.10; bu. $5.00. 


LACK-EYED MARROWFAT.—A well-known popu- 

lar late sort; hardy and productive. 
Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; pt. 14c; qt. 25c. 
ae prepaid: Pt. Ge; qt. 10c; % pk. 25¢; pk. 45¢; bu. 


RGE WHITE MARROWFAT.—A favorite sort. 
Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; pt. 14c; qt. 25e. 
ae prepaid: Pt. 6c; qt. 10ec; % pk. 25ce; pk. 45e; bu. 
65. 


IeLEAN’S ADVANCER.—One of the best wrinkled 
peas in cultivation; height, 2 feet; large pods, full to the 
end; used exclusively by market’ gardeners on account of 
its great productiveness. Better for small gardeners and 
farmers than the Little Gem, which it fully equals in 
quality, and is only a few days later. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; pt. 16c, qt. 28e. 
Not prepaid: Pt. 8¢e; qt; 14ce; %& pk. 40c; pk. 70c; bu. 
$2.60. 

BLISS’ MEVERBEARING.—Pods closely filled with 
large, luscious, wrinkled peas, very productive. Of sim- 
ilar type to the well-known and popular Champion of 
England. Season medium to late. Continues in bearing 


about two months. 
__, Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; pt. 16c; qt. 28ce. 


ae paid: Pt. 8c; qt. 14c; % pk. 40c; pk. 70c; bu. 
peek or “‘Prosperity.”,—An Extra Early Wrinkled 
Pea. Hardy. Early, Sweet, Prolific, and very Profitable.— 
It is not only large and of best quality, but it is as early 
as the small, round, extra early sorts. It is sold under 
two names, but the two strains are identical. It is hardy, 
and may be planted as soon as the ground is fit to work 
in spring, along with the smooth peas. It promises to 
take the place of the smooth peas in general culture to a 
great extent. Gradus is a wrinkled pea, with the vine 
growing eighteen to thirty inches high. It requires no 
sticks or brush, though sticks may be used, if preferred. 
The peas are freely borne, and remain in good order for a 
number of days. The pods are of a bright green color, 
and measure four inches or more in length, being as large 
as Telephone, and equaHy well filled with luscious peas— 
eight to ten or more in a pod. 

Prices. by mail. postpaid: Pkt. 4c; pt. 25e; qt. 45e. 
2 repaid: Pt. 18c; qt. 30c; % pk. 95ce; pk. $1.80; bu. 


IMPROVED STRATAGEM.—The pods 
are of immense size, and uniformly filled 
with very large dark green peas of the 
finest quality. All the good qualities of 
the old Stratagem are highly developed, 
and it is superior to the stock now gen- 
erally sold as Stratagem. Vine medium 
height, but very stocky with very broad, 
light green leaves, and bearing an abund- 
ance of large, handsome pods. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4e; pt. 
20e; qt. 35.. Not prepaid: Pt. 12c¢; qt. 


MELTING SUGAR.—Well deserves its 
name. They should be cooked and eaten, 
pods and all, the same as Wax Beans. 
The pods are stringless, and when cooked 
are tender, sweet and sugary—a great 
improvement over the ordinary Sugar 
Pea. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4e; pt. 
18e; qt. 32c. Not prepaid: Pt. 10ce; qt. 


18¢y% pk. 55e; pk. $1.00; bu. $3.70. 

ALL GREY SUGAR.—Edible pods. 
Grows about 3 feet high, and is remark- 
able for its earliness as well as its char- 
acter. The seeds are large, shriveled, 
and of a dark brown color. The pods are 
broad, flat and crooked, and contain 5 
or 6 peas. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; pt. 
15¢e; qt. 26c. Not prepaid: Pt. Ve; qt. 
12e; % pk. 30c; pk. 50c; bu. $1.90. 

HAMPION OF ENGLAND. — Very 

oductive and universally admitted to 
be one of the richest and best flavored 
peas. Height four to five feet; seed 
light green and much shriveled. Very 
inferior and mixed stocks of this sort 
are frequently offered but when the seed 
is as well grown and selected as that 
we offer, we consider the variety equal in 
quality to any in cultivation, and one of 
the best of its season, either for the 
amateur or market gardener. Our stock 


is unequaled. 
Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; pt. 16c; qt. 26c. 
8e; qt. 12e; % pk. 35e; pk. 65e; bu. 


Champion of 
England. 


Not prepaid: Pt: 
$2.40; 2 bu. or more $2.35 per bu. 


If you want a quantity of SEED PEAS send for our 
WHOLESALE CATALOGUE. It will save you money. 
See page 2. 


~~ 


ISBELL’S TESTED NORTHERN GROWN SEEDS. 49 


PEPPERS. 


Peppers are used for pickling and in a variety of 
ways. When stuffed with chopped cabbage, mustard 
seed, ete., they are called mangoes. 


CULTURE.—The pepper plant is tender, and must 
be started under glass, like egg plant. The plants 
should be set 1% feet apart in rows 2 or 3 feet apart. 
A warm, moist soil is best, with plenty of well rotted 
manure plowed under. An ounce of seed will produce 
1,250 plants; % lb. per acre. 


RUBY KING.—This is the most popular large red 
pepper now in cultivation. Very large scarlet fruits of sweet, mild flavor. 
Plants grow two feet high and bear a fine crop of the handsome large fruits, 
which ripen earlier than any other large-fruited variety. The flesh is quite 
thick, sweet and mild; so mild that if the seeds are removed the fruits may 
be eaten from the hand like an apple. Especially fine for salads or stuffed 
for mangoes. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. 15¢e; %4 Ib. 52ce; Ib. $1.85. 
paid: % Ib. 50c; Ib. $1.75. 


GOLDEN DAWN.—Of a beautiful golden color. Resembles Bull Nose in 
shape, except that it is a little more pointed on the end. It is very sweet, ~*~ 
without the slightest suspicion of fiery flavor about it. A very productive and 
satisfactory sort. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. 15c; %4 Ib. 52e; Ib. $1.90. 
paid: %4 Ib. 50c; Ib. $1.80. 


SWEET SPANISH.—Sometimes called Sweet Mountain.—The earliest. Not 
as large as Bull Nose, but somewhat resembling that well-known variety. It 
is somewhat hotter in flavor, though by no means a hot pepper. It is pleasant 
to the taste. It is red in color at maturity. 
et ne tag. mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. 12c; % Ib. 40c; Ib. $1.50. Not prepaid: 14 lb. 

Cc; - -40. 

LARGE BELL, or BULL NOSE.—An old standard and favorite sort. 
red in color at maturity, entirely mild, of large size, and has thick flesh. It is excellent for 
stuffing. It is a good bearer, and is much grown for both home and market. 

a ay any mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. 15c; %4 lb. 45c; Ib. $1.60. Not prepaid: %4 Ib. 
2e3 Ib. 00. 

LONG RED CAYENNE.—(True). The conical shaped fruits are 3 to 4 inches long, of 
bright red color and borne in great profusion. The flesh in character is very sharp and 
pungent. A standard household variety of pepper. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. 15e; %4 Ib. 50e; Ib. $1.90. 
48e; Ib. $1.80. 

MONSTROUS.—A large pepper of the type of Ruby King. 


Not pre- 


Not pre- 


It is early, bright 


Not prepaid: 14 lb 


Color green turning to red. 


Often exceeds 6 eS = oe 2 inches in diameter. Flavor, sweet. ; es 
Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. 15c; 4 lb. 50c; Ib. $1.90. N id: 1 be: <= a 
Ib. $1.80. » by , postp ; 31 BS $1.90. Not prepaid: 14 Ib. 45e; BULL NOSE. 


PARSNIPS. 


CULTURE.—Parsnips do the best in deep, rich, sandy soil, but will make good roots on 
<a any soil which is deep and mellow and moderately rich. As the seed is sometimes slow to 

germinate it should be sown as early as possible; cover one-half inch deep, and press the soil 
firmly over the seed; give frequent cultivation, and thin the. plants six or eight to the foot. 
One ounce will sow 150 feet of drill; 5 lbs., one acre. 


HOLLOW CROWN.—The best 
cultivation. 


Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. 6e; %4 
Ib. 12¢; Ib. 30c. Not prepaid: %4 lb. 10c; Ib. 
20c; 5 Ibs. or over, at 18c¢ per Ib. * 


LONG WHITE DUTCH.—Long, smooth and 
= Sweet; a Standard sort. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4e; oz. Ge; 
oe Ib. 12c; Ib. 30c. Not prepaid: %4 lb. 10¢; lb. 
~ c. 


IMPROVED GUERNSEY.—A new variety of 
great value. . 


Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. 7e; 
Ya Ib. 15c; lb. 35c. Not prepaid: 1% lb. 12e; Ib. 
aoc. 


variety in 


—=— . ~ 


Champion Moss Curled Parsley. 


PARSLEY. 


A Flavoring Herb of Highest Culinary Value. 


CULTURE.—Soak seed for several hours and sow in border or frame. 
transplant to another bed. 
cover with litter. 


) Thin the rows or 
If to be carried late into the fall, set eight inches both ways, and 


Improved Hollow 


It will go through the winter with moderate protection. Use one ounce of 
Crown. seed to 150 feet of drill. Make open air sowing in April. 
CHAMPION MOSS CURLED.—A _ choice, _ selected 


HAMBURG TURNIP-ROOTED.—The root which re- 
sembles a 
variety. 
etc. 


Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. 10c; % Ib. 25ce. 


strain, with beautifully crimped and curled leaves. 
Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. 10c; %4 lb. 20c. 


MARKET GARDENERS.—While we aim to sell whole- 
sale to all customers, and take pride in being able to 


small parsnip, is the edible portion of this 
Extensively grown and-used for flavoring soups, 


quote as low prices as can be found in any other cata- 
logue, every one knows large consumers of Vegetable 
Seeds get a reduction for quantity. If you wish to order 
$8.00 or more worth of seeds, please send us your name 
for a wholesale price list which, we are certain, will be 
of great interest as well as a money maker and saver. 
Wholesale Price List Free. Send for it. 


SUBSTITUTION.—Our rule is not to substitute unless 
we are given a permit to do so. We would suggest how- 


ever, that customer name a second choice, in case we are 
out of variety ordered. We are amply provided with large 
quantities of everything on list, but may run short on 


some before the season is over, as the demand for Isbell’s 
Seeds is something wonderful. 


50 S. M. ISBELL & CO.’S CATALOG OF RELIABLE SEEDS. 


PUMPKINS. A ae 


Pumpkins are not so particular in regard to soil as melons or cucumbers, but in other respects are cultivated the 


same, though on a larger scale. 
in fields by themselves. 
mixes with and injures the quality of the finer squash. 


HUNDRED WEIGHT.—Wwill surpass any variety in 
size; an extra selection and our improvement on Genuine 
Mammoth. See illustration. Wonderfully grand colossal 
variety. Astonishing everyone by its mammoth size and 
heavy weight. Think of it! A single pumpkin weighing 


Hundred Weight. 


176 Ibs.—This variety has attained that weight. It is al- 
Ways a prize winner at every fair and exhibition. It is 
one of the best pie and table varieties grown; a splendid 
keeper and valuable for feeding purposes. We do not 
save seed from specimens weighing less than 100 lbs. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. 10e; 4 lb. 25e; 
Ib. 90c. Not prepaid: % Ib. 28c; Ib. 80c. 

GENUINE MAMMOTH, or TRUE POT-IRON.—(Also 


called Kirg of the Mammoths, Large Yellow Mammoth, 
Mammoth $50 Pumpkin, and Jumbo Pumpkin.) 


Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. 8c; %4 ib. 20e; 
Ib. 70c. Not prepaid: 4 Ib. 18c; Ib. 60c. 

WINTER LUXURY.—A new variety pronounced by 
many che best pie pumpkin; of medium size. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. 8c; %4 Ib. 20e; 


They are generally raised between hills of corn, but may be planted with success 
The pumpkin more properly belongs to the farm than the garden, especially as it readily 


SWEET POTATO.—Medium size, creamy white; flesh 
thick, fine grained, dry and of excellent flavor. Hardy, 
productive and a good keeper. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. 8c; %4 Ib. 22ce; 
Ib. 80c. Not prepaid: 14 Ib. 20c; lb. 70e. 


LARGE CHEESE (Kentucky Field).—One of the best 
for table use and very productive. Shape, flat; skin, mot- 
tled light green and yellow, changing to a rich crimson 
color; flesh yellow, thick and tender. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4e; oz. Ye; %4 Ib. 15e; 
Ib. 50c. Not prepaid: 14 Ib. 12c; Ib. 40ce; 5 Ibs. or over at 
38e per Ib. 


SUGAR, or PIE.—A rather small but handsome va- 
riety. Shape, round; skin, deep orange colored; flesh, fine 
grained, very sweet flavored; superior for pies. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. 7e; %4 Ib. 18e; 
Ib. 60c. Not prepaid: % ib. 15c; lb. 50c. 


CUSHAW.—Long, yellow crookneck; splendid for,table 
use and feeding stock; flesh, yellow, fine flavored and 
sweet. Very productive. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. 8c; % lb. 20e; 
lb. 70c. Not prepaid: % lb. 18e; Ib. 60c. 


LARGE YELLOW FIELD.—A well Known productive 
yellow variety. Excellent for stock. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. 6e; ™% Ib. 10e; 
lb. 30c. Not prepaid: %4 lb. 8c; Ib. 20c; 5 Ibs. or over at 
18¢ per Ib. 


JAPANESE PIE.—A very valuable new Pumpkin of 
Japanese origin. The flesh is very thick, of a rich salmon 
color, fine grained, dry and sweet. Very productive and 
highly desirable for pies or cooking. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. 8c; % Ib. 20e; 


lb. 70c. Not prepaid: % Ib. 18c; Ib. 60c. Ib. 70c. Not prepaid: %4 Ib. 18e; Ib. 60c. 


ISBELL’S NORTHERN MICHIGAN GROWN 
SEED POTATOES. 


While we are not potato kings, queens or princes and do not handle hundreds of carloads of potatoes for seed, 
still we do know something about seed potatoes and those that we offer are the choicest that can be found. There is 
a difference between the way we grow and select our seed potatoes and the way the firm does it that sells potatoes in 
car lots. Our potatoes are raised from carefully selected seed and we pay our growers more than they can get for 
them for eating stock, and by so doing we can demand them that they give our crops extra care while growing and 
harvesting them, also that they sort our potatoes far better than as though they were selling them on the market. 
Many seedsmen pay their growers only market price er contract them at a stated price which is often less than the 
market price so the growers do not have any interest in making the stock especially nice. 

After we get our potatoes from our growers we sort them carefully by hand taking out all the poorly shaped pota- 
toes, those that do not present a nice appearance and what few show any sign of disease of any kind. However, our 
stock has been so carefully bred up that there is practically no disease (that is, scab or blight) in them. After care- 
fully sorting them we store them in our bushel crates which preserves them in much better condition than if stored in 


bins. 


EARLY ORDERS. 


Everything points in the direction of a lively demand for Choice Seed 
Potatoes the coming season, and, while we have a good stock in store 
Write for prices on larger lots. 


at present, we would advise customers to send in orders early. 
PLEASE GIVE PLAIN SHIPPING DIRECTIONS. 


ISBELL’S TESTED NORTHERN GROWN SEEDS. 51 


NORTHERN GROWN SEED POTATOES.—Continued. 


THE VERY IMPORTANT POINT ABOUT OUR POTATOES is that they are northern Michigan grown, and for 
this season our early potatoes are earlier than the same varieties raised in other sections. Michigan seems to be pecu- 
liarly adapted to the raising of the best seed potatoes. This is recognized by the leading Eastern potatoe firms who 
annually come to Michigan to buy large quantities of potatoes. Remember that although our prices may be higher 
than others still we will give you your moneys worth as it is the yields and quality that tells. You may read in 
other catalogues of firms who claim that their potatoes will yield on an average of 400 to 600 bushels per acre, but 
the only place you will find such yields is between the covers of those catalogues. No, there is no exception; the 
Sensation Potato is a remarkably heavy yielder as well as an extra early variety. We have known of its producing 
at the rate of 600 bushels per acre, but we wish to repeat that when you read of hundreds of other varieties that are 
claimed to average 400 to 600 bushels per acre you can make up your mind that it was either a mistake in print ora 
dream. 


WE SEND OUT ONLY CHOICE FIRST SIZE POTATOES AT CATALOGUE PRICES. Some firms offer second 
size: we do not. We can ship to our Southern customers the latter part of February unless weather is colder than 
usual. Sometimes we can ship the. first of February. A barrel means 165 Ibs. net. Some firms ship two and 
one-half bushels for a barrel and a few ship three bushels for a barrel. We ship potatoes in barrels early in the sea- 
son, and to distant points all through the season. But, to nearby points we ship in sacks later in the season as pota- 
toes are not so apt to heat as the warmer weather comes on if shipped in sacks. 


IT PAYS TO CHANGE SEED EVERY YEAR. 


Many farmers think that all that is necessary to raise potatoes is to plant any old seed on any kind of soil and 
harvest the crop, blaming the season for the poor yield. The main reason for poor crops is either poor seed or piant- 
ing the same seed over and over.again without change. It has been proved thousands of times that our northera 
Michigan grown seed when taken to other states will produce twice and sometimes three times as large a crop as 
the potatoes which the farmer had been planting. 

BEFORE MAKING UP YOUR ORDER FOR POTATOES READ CAREFULLY THE FIRST THREE PAGES OF 
THIS CATALOGUE. There is a possibility that after the middle of April we may find we are going to have some 
potatoes in surplus and will be willing to sell them cheaper. On the other hand the market may advance and by 
April 15th we may be sold out of everything. Therefore, would advise you to write us for our Weekly Farm Seed 
Price List for prices on potatoes in quantities. 


THE NEW EXTRA EARLY SENSATION POTATO. 


We head the list with this extra early variety as it is the earliest of all. A trial will convince you. For a com- 
plete description see Novelties and Specialties, page 19. 


Prices, by mail, postpaid: Lb. 50c; 3 ibs. $1.00. Not prepaid: % pk. 45e; pk. 75e; bu. $2.50; bbl. (165 Ibs. net), 


$6.00 
Isbell’s New Potato, ‘HAPPY MEDIUM,”’ an Early and Late Potato in One. 


Those who plant a few potatoes and want a few of them early and the remainder for late the Happy Medium will 
fill the bill. For illustration and complete description see Novelties and Specialties, page 20. Our stock of this 
variety is limited. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Lb. 40c; 3 Ibs. $1.00. Not prepaid: Lb. 25c; % pk. 50c; pk. 85e; bu. $3.00. 


The Best of All Late Potatoes, ‘PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT.” 


This splendid new potato, like President Roosevelt in the last election, is sweeping all before it, and like him, is a 
herald of continued prosperity. For full description and illustration see Novelties and Specialties, page 20. 
Prices, by mail, postpaid: Lb. 40c; 3 Ibs. 90c. Not prepaid: % pk. 35c; pk. 60c; bu. $2.00; bbl. (165 Ibs. net), $5.00. 


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This is a very excellent variety which has come into popularity within the last four years. The introducer, in 


his description of this variety, says: ‘““No description can adequately portray its crowning merit. A mortgage lifter; 
will pay the heaviest debt on any farm; far ahead of a Klondike gold mine. No name good enough. A potato fit 
for market in five weeks from planting. A potato that yields from 600 to 800 bushels per acre field culture.’’ While 
We would not care to make such strong claims for it as the introducer did, still we will say that it is a very profitable 
potato to grow. “In earliness it ranks next to Sensation, and is also a heavy yielder. Very excellent potato. Color, 
almost white; tinted with pink in blotches on both ends. A distinct variety. We have heard many good reports. 


There are thousands of farmers today that will plant no other variety for their early crop. We know that during ‘he 
last three years there has been an enormous demand for this variety. We have some choice northern Michigan grown 
Stock and would advise you to order early. 


Prices, by mail, postpaid: Lb. 22c; 3 Ibs. 60c. Not prepaid: % pk. 30c; pk. 45c; bu. $1.50; bbl. (165 Ibs. net) $4.00. 


52 S. M. ISBELL & CO.”S CATALOG OF RELIABLE SEEDS. 


NORTHERN GROWN SEED POTATOES.—Continued. 


PURE STOCK. 
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Early Ohio Potato 


OUR IMPROVED EXTRA EARLY OHIO is so well Known, we do not devote as much space to it, although it is 
one of our leading Specialties. We sell thousands of bushels of the Ohio every year. We consider these to be the 
earliest, purest, and altogether the handsomest stock of Early Ohio Potatoes to be found anywhere. On these points 
we challenge comparison with stock from any other source. We do not admit that its equal exists among Early Ohio 
Potatoes. They are grown under conditions that make them cost more than common stock; they are selected with 
the utmost care, and the result is grand, such as to delight everyone who knows and appreciates a good Potato. 
Every one of them is a “picture’’—see illustration—of what an Harly Ohio Potato should be. Grown in our latitude 
this improved stock can not fail to give the best of satisfaction everywhere. 


Prices, by mail, postpaid: Lb. 20c; 3 Ibs. 50c. Not prepaid: Pk. 40c; bu. $1.45; bbl. $3.85. 


EARLY MICHIGAN. 


The Earliest and Surest 
Yielding Potato. 


The Parly Michigan is a popular 
potato and deservedly so. It is fine 
looking, with flesh and skin pure 
white, quite well netted, skin changes 
to a pinkish russet after it has been 
dug a few weeks, but its chief merit 
is in its earliness and heavy yielding. 
It is nearly as early as the Ohio and 
a far better yielder. 


EARLIEST AND HEAVIEST 
YIELDING POTATO ON EARTH, 
EXCEPT DEWEY AND SENSATION. 


No Potato introduced has become 
as popular as Early Michigan. Al- 
though now eight years on the mar- 
ket, the demand has always exceeded 
supply. 


Early Michigan Potato. 


The Harly Michigan Potato is absolutely the strongest 
grower we know of or have ever seen, and it has shown 
such unusual development, both as to early ripening qual- 
ities, enormous productiveness, and strong vigorous growth 
that no praise, in our opinion, is too high for its merits. 

Since we catalogued the Early Michigan we have not 
found another Potato that equals it in every respect ex- 3 : te a 
cept the Extra Early Sensation. We now, raise Harly Uh ; ( ee v4 
Michigan for early crop, for market and home use. We : . 
are fully convinced that we have at last produced the 
best early potato in cultivation. It combines more good 
qualities than any other variety in the world. Snowy 
white when dug. Quality cannot be excelled. 


Prices, by mail, postpaid: 1 lb. 20c; 3 Ibs. 50c. Not 
prepaid: Pk. 40c; bu. $1.45; bbl. of 165 Ibs. net, $3.75; 
3 bbls. or more $3.65 per bbl. 

If you order late in season mention your second 
choice—we may be sold out. 


ISBELL’S TESTED NORTHERN GROWN SEEDS. 53 


THE WON- 
DERFUL 
POTATO. 


A HANDSOME 
BLIGHT-PROOF 
VARIETY. 


Very Heavy 
Yielder. 


Cooking Quality 
the Best. 


During the past ten 
years a number of new 
varieties of potatoes 
have been offered by 
different seedsmen. Most 
of them have been 
offered in ‘‘Barnum’s’”’ 
best style with fairy 
stories as to their yield, 
beauty and quality. The 
most of them have 
lasted only a year or 
two and then we hear 
of them no more. Occa- 
: sionally one or two have 

ate eae Mi lg BO een ges . Ba ood proven all that was 
smmatonaris esbeathtaits . oe set ERE cesiaatiee a claimed for them. 

The Wonderful was introduced in 1899 by one of our northern seedsmen who paid $500.00 for a name for it 
and not since the introduction of the Old Early Rose has there been offered an entirely new potato, that is en- 
tirely distinct from any other kind, and that could be told from any other variety by the casual observer. 

THE WONDERFUL is a thing of beauty and the handsomest potato ever produced and the finest eating potato 
ever placed on the table. The tubers are round to oblong in shape, eyes flush with the surface so that there is 
no waste in peeling and the skin is a russet in color covered with a vein work as though designed for a choice 
pattern of lace. They run very uniform in size, no over=-grown ones, no hollow ones, and they are as free from 
small potatoes as the Carmen, Rural New Yorker and other potatoes of this class. They ripen with other late 
sorts and grow a large, rank, dark, rich green vine. When other varieties were dying down with blight and drought 
the NEW WONDERFUL kept green until October ist and ripened as they should. Therefore, we can recommend 
it as a blight proof potato. M. L. Noon of Michigan Center, Mich., planted the Wonderful by the side of other 
well known varieties, and while they all showed the effects of blight and rot, in the field of Wonderfuls not a 
blighted vine could be found, and in digging there were no rotten potatoes among them. The Wonderful has this 
season, in spite of unfavorable conditions, yielded as high as four hundred bushels per acre. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: 20c per Ib.; 3 Ibs. for 50c. Not prepaid: Lb. 15c; pk. 40c; bu. $1.25; bbl. (165 Ibs.) 
$3.25; 3 bbls. or more at $3.15 per bbl. 


One) QO WSS ) ee a = ) Z The People’s 
BU. PER A \u Sassi; Potato. 


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NAA Vs 35, bigs veh 5 the Uncle Sam po- 

Wm ES . mR; Me itato are loud in 


their praise of its 
merits, and to them 
the name Uncle Sam 
stands for the larg- 
est yielding, best 
cooking potato on 


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Aside from its productiveness, attributable to the uniform size of potatoes, nearly all sizing up alike, none too 
large, and few too small, its crowning merit is its superb cooking quality, which will ultimately place Uncle Sam 
On every table where quality in potatoes is appreciated. Regarding the excellence of its cooking quality, we speak 
from our own personal experience, for never did we have so fine-flavored a potato on our table. Handsome, pure 
white floury appearance; luxuriant foliage completely shading the ground. The tubers are oval, with pure white rus- 
|} set skin, very shallow eyes near the surface, and are so handsome in appearance and perfect in form that they will 
| always bring an enhanced price upon the market. A late potato. 

Prices. by mail. postpaid: Lb. 20c; 3 lbs. 50c. Not prepaid: Pk. 35c; bu. $1.10; bbl. (165 Ibs. net) $2.90; 3 bbls. 

or more $2.80 per bbl. : 


54 S. M. ISBELL & CO’S CATALOG OF RELIABLE SEEDS. ; 


IMPROVED EARLY SIX WEEKS. © 


A FINE POTATO FOR SOUTHERN TRUCKERS. 


This is a fine new potato of the Ohio Type and seems to be in demand everywhere. It has been sold under the 
names of Six Weeks, Early Market, Extra Early Six Weeks, ete. Several seedsmen claim to have introduced it 
and more than one has represented it as ready for market six weeks after planting. We never had any such suc- 
cess with it, however. It is Extra Early all right and Market Gardeners and all others who grow potatoes should 
give this variety a trial. As now improved, we consider it one of the best extra early market varieties grown. The 
potatoes begin to form when the vines are only 5 to 6 inches high. The top and tubers grow rapidly, and in seven 
or eight weeks from planting are a fine marketable size, and reach maturity in 65 days. As a table potato they are © 
not excelled; even for late spring they keep sound and solid. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Lb. 20c; 3 Ibs. 50c. Not prepaid: Pk. 40c; bu. $1.40; bbl. $3.75. 


PURE EARLY ROSE.—The Good Old Favorite, Pure and True.—Every farmer and gardener knows the good Early 
Rose Potato, and nothing need be said in its favor. It has no faults, except that ill treatment and neglect some- 
times cause a poor or weak strain to be put on the market under the name of Early Rose seed potatoes. We have 
been at great pains, therefore, to get a true and strong strain of Early Rose. Our seed is grown in northern Mich- 
igan and we can offer it as the purest and best that can be had. Indeed, it is the old Early Rose itself aS vigorous 
and productive as ever. Early Rose will never go out of fashion as long as the original stock can be obtained. 


Prices. by mail, postpaid: Lb. 20c; 3 lbs. 45c. Not prepaid: Pk. 32¢c; bu. $1.10; bbl. (165 Ibs.) $2.70; 3 bbls. or — 
more at $2.60 per bbl. 


SSS 


CARMAN NO. 3.—Doubt- 
less the most popular late 
potato of the newer. varie- 
ties, and certainly one of 
the most worthy. It yields 
great crops. of fine, large, 
aa smooth potatoes, even 
# under the most unfavorable 
circumstances, and can be 
relied upon to. bring in 

m money. It grows a very 

Wet) Ny Bu fa} ‘(cain ee eae strong upright top with 

ili Mle te dark colored stalks and 

purple blossoms and is 

little affected by drought, 
blight or bugs. 

Prices, by mail, post- 
paid:. Lb. 20e; 3 Ibs. 45e. 
Not prepaid: Pk. 30e; bu. 
$1.00; bbl. (165 tbs.) $2.60; 
3 bbls. or more, at $2.50 
=. per bbl. 


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SIR WALTER RALEIGH, King of the Rural Varieties. 
A Very Profitable All-around Main Crop Potato. 


It is generally spoken of as ‘Mr. Carman’s Best’? and that is what we call it. With our growers it has made 
a very good potato for yield, size, smoothness and handsome appearance. Good large size, hardly ever any small 
ones, nearly round in shape but flattened, just what is most desired now, skin pure» white, thin and transparent, 
eyes few and very shallow, potatoes never prongy and never scabby,’ almost blight proof, a sure yielder where otheis 
fail, in clay soils and all other soils. : 

Sir Walter Raleigh was first introduced in 1897, nine years ago. We have had it from the first, and it is now.” 
just in its prime. We cannot see that it has begun to deteriorate at all. On the other hand we think we have im- | 
proved it. At any rate it seems to do better every year than the year before. Last year everyone who planted Sir © 
Walter Raleigh secured an immense yield and they were splendid potatoes too. In some cases some tubers were too ~ 
large to be most desirable, but even the largest are good shaped and cook up dry and mealy. It is just the style } 
of potato that brings the highest price now in every market and it always’ yields. Order Sir Walter Raleigh. f 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Lb. 20c; 3 Ibs. 45ce. Not prepaid: Pk. 30c; bu. $1.00; bbl. (165 Ibs.) $2.60; 3 bbls. | 
or more at $2.50 per bbl. 


ISBELL’S ‘‘HOWDY DO’’ COLLECTION. 
A Chance to Try 10 Kinds of Choice Potatoes. Some of Them New. ee 


eri 


SN ale arte we ee 


We want you to try our northern Michigan grown The catalogue price on 10 pecks is $4.52; we will send 
seed potatoes, and as many of our customers often want them at your expense for $4.00 ‘ 
a barrel of potatoes made up of several varieties we offer 4 a. ‘ - t am | 

The conditions on which we sell you this colleetion so © 


yo 


u 
ISBELL’S “HOWDY DO” POTATO COLLECTION. cheaply are that you must take the ten pecks just as they), 


lhanecls: ‘Sensations sitesi bese racie eee ta cls terne ete eiecatoveie (ake ake aks $0.75 stand. If you want this collection please order ISBELL’S. 
il peck Admiral Dewey Shae A OSes Bho Seater “45 “HOWDY DO” COLLECTION. You will notice we only 
1 peck Happy Medium ROIS ATER RO IPT OIE PRR ALLE OS RIOR 85 give ten pecks. The reason for this is that each lot ~ 
1 peck Marly Oi... . 1. ee eee eee ee eee eee eee eee -40 must be packed separately in a small sack and we can — 
Mosse Global ob t=) Waa Ane Go oie GOs CIO OIG cae. IOS Ook 40 only get ten lots in our regular sized barrels. 
LY PEC AG ATIMANsVOK Poste inlineierele le chehty eis" min sale sa latstate fay uate teal .30 site N 
Li PSGRGURETEMS Aa © eres ledke ake. See she ah dori acres stae lec ebe ks .35 Price: Not prepaid, the 10 pecks for $4.00. : 
li peek ibarly VSIREW COS. is Tek we otlel scarey oleterste, Mahe wicuayae .40 These collections are put up before our busy season—: ~ 
be NeGle SHTIN PROS er ait cteke eae ris tbue wie eae tee toneninne ven Gnucinie nate we RS please don’t ask us to make any change. If, when your | 
peck Sit FW alter MRaleieh:..Ages titentele wake oon eeta ies .30 order is received, we should happen to be sold out of any 
one sort—rather than hold order—we will increase quan-~ 
TOC oie sista le wiles Catone rene A icine ote ivan reRR Ooo ne oe) Op aSDe tity of one of the others. ORDER EARLY. 


i| 


ISBELL’S TESTED NORTHERN 


GROWN SEEDS. 55 


| RADISHES. 


CULTURE.—Radishes must make a rapid growth to be crisp and tender. 
For an early crop in the open ground select a 


the hot-bed, in drills four or five inches apart and half an inch deep. 


sandy soil and a warm south border, under the shelter of a fence or building, if possible. 
As soon as the first leaves appear sprinkle with soot or ashes to 


will sow 150 feet of row. 


loam from the woods is better for the radish crop. 
save from the little turnip fly. 1 oz. 


For early use seed should be sown in 


A load of fresh, sandy 


THE SECRET IN GROWING GOOD RADISHES consists chiefly in the observance on the part of the grower of 


First, they should be grown on light, quick soil. 


Second, they should be given plenty of water, and 


three points. 
last, but not by any means least, the right kind of seed should be sown. Radishes grow very quickly, and if not sup- 


plied with plenty of water are apt to be pithy. 


White-tipped, Early Scarlet Turnip. 
, WHITE TIPPED EARLY SCARLET TURNIP.—For 
‘outdoor sowing this is the most important sort in the 
market, thousands of pounds being annually used. Our 
stock of this is the best. Some years ago we secured 
’ stock seed of just the kind that was wanted by the most 
eritical hotel and grocery trade, and had it grown for us, 
paying an extra price for special and critical selection. 
Handsome, bright scarlet color, with white tip. Many 
gardeners make a sowing of it every two weeks all sum- 
mer; its fine appearance attracts customers; quality 

always pleases. Sometimes called Rosy Gem. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. 6c; %4 lb. 12e; 
Ib. 40c. Not prepaid: % Ib. 10c; lb. 30c; 4 Ibs. or over 
at 28ce per lb. 

EARLY SCARLET GLOBE.—Fine for forcing or open 
ground. The shape is a little longer than round, and the 
eolor which it holds long after pulling, is very brilliant 
and attractive. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. 6c; %4 Ib. 16¢; 
Ib. 50c. Not prepaid: % lb. 14e; Ib. 40ce. 

EARLY SCARLET TURNIP.—Round, with a short 
top; good for spring and summer use. A popular sort 
with lovers of this vegetable. Very early. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4e; oz. 6c; 4 Ib. 12e; 


Ib. 40c. Not prepaid: % Ib. 10c; Ib. 30c;,.4 Ibs. or over, 
28e per Ib. 


EARLY WHITE TURNIP.— 

Prices, same as Scarlet Turnip. 

EARLY ROUND DARK RED.—This radish is a great 
favorite with market gardeners on account of its size and 
attractive appearance. Its beautiful color is implied in 
its name. It makes very rapid growth and is one of the 
Sweetest and tenderest radishes on our whole list. 

Prices, by mail. postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. 6c; % Ib. 16e; 
Ib. 45e. Not prepaid: 1% Ib. 14e; lb. 35e. 


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ISBELL’S EARLY BIRD RADISH. 


The Quickest of all Radishes. Quick Growth is One of the 
Main Essentials For a Crisp, Tender Radish. 
Without doubt the finest radish on the market. 


It is handsome in form and color—a beautiful oval, 
and rich scarlet. The amount of its foliage is small 
compared with other varieties, and small for the size of 
the Radish. The flesh is crisp, tender, juicy and mild. 
It is equally as good for open garden culture or for forc- 
ing, and therefore it commends itself equally to the ama- 
teur and market gardener. For illustration and complete 
description, see Novelties, page 21. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 5c; oz. 8c; %4 lb. 20c; 
Ib. 60c. Not prepaid: % Ib. 18c; Ib. 50c; 4 lbs. or more 
at 45e: per Ib. 

HALF LONG DEEP SCARLET.—The roots of this 
hardy and desirable variety are of a very brilliant, deep, 
rich red color and half long with a somewhat tapering 
point; the flesh is very white, crisp and tender, and holds 
its juiciness well, not becoming pithy till quite over- 
grown. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. 7e; 4 lb. 16e; 
Ib. 55c. Not prepaid: % Ib. 14e; Ib. 45c. 

FRENCH BREAKFAST.—A well known sort, consid- 
ered by many to be the best. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. 6c; 4 Ib. 12¢; 
a aoe Not prepaid: 1% lb. 10e; Ib. 35ce; 4 Ibs. or over 
at 32ce. 

WHITE STRASBURG.—A white variety, large and 
showy, matures quickly. Can be sold when six and seven 
inches in length. Crisp, tender and delicious. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. 6c; 14 lb. 14¢; 
Ib. 45ce. Not prepaid: 14 ib. 12¢; lb. 35ce. 


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Long Searlet Short Top. Long White Vienna. 


LONG SCARLET SHORT TOP. 


Early Searlet, Turnip. 
SCARLET OLIVE SHAPED.—Olive shaped or a little 


Scarlet, Olive Shaped. 


Skin searlet; 


longer, terminating in a small tap root. 
Early 


heck small; flesh rose colored, tender and excellent. 
and well adapted for forcing or general crop. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. %¢e; 1%4 Ib. 16e; 
Ib. 55c. Not prepaid: 4% Ib. 14e; Ib. 45c. 

WHITE OLIVE SHAPED.—Same as Scarlet Olive 
Shaped except in color. 

Prices same. 


A WORLD-BEATER AMONG RADISHES. THE BEST 
LONG EARLY RADISH. 


The standard early long variety for market and home 
garden. Roots long, growing partly above’ ground, 
straight, smooth, rich scarlet color; very crisp and a 
quick grower. Our seed is especially selected and of our 
own growing here in Michigan. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. 6e; 4 Ib. 12e; 
Ib. 40c. Not prepaid: % Ib. 10c; lb. 30c; 4 lbs. or over 
at 28¢c per Ib. 

LONG WHITE VIENNA, or LADY FINGER.—It is 
most beautiful in shape and white in color; both skin and 
flesh are pure snow white; crisp, brittle and a rapid 
grower. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. 6c; %4 Ib. 14e; 
Ib. 45c. Not prepaid: % Ib. 12c; ib. 35e. 

CHARTIER.—Handsome. Very tender. Main crop. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. 6c; %4 lb. 14e; 
Ib. 45c. Not prepaid: %4 Ib. 12c: Ib. 35ce. 


M. ISBELL & CO.S CATALOG OF RELIABLE SEEDS. 


RADISH.—Continued. 


See Novelties, page 21. 


Ss. 


56 


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CRIMSON GIANT.—A new sadien of peal saver Be pee 
Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 8c; oz. e; % lb. c3 5 TIS ot pre- WY Wr 
paid: 14 ib. 20c; Ib. 65¢e. thane ce , ) WF WZ 
NEW “ICICLE” RADISH.—The Earliest Long White Radish.—Entirely N\ GZ Mh [= 
Very early, much the earliest and finest y] VEZ (hp ; 
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distinct, long, slender, pure white. 

long white. It is ready for use as early as the Long Scarlet Short Top, ren- 
dering it most. desirable for forcing. In the open ground the roots continue 
brittle, crisp and mild, until they are fully as large as those of the Long 
Cardinal. Roots pure snowy white, four inches in length, and half an inch 
in diameter, they retain their crispness and fresh, mild flavor until fully six 


inches long and an inch in diameter. 
Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. Ye; %4 Ib. 16e; Ib. 50c. Not pre- 


paid: 1% Ib. 14c; Ib. 40ce. 


WINTER RADISHES. 


Winter Radishes are not appreciated as much as their merit warrants. 
They are easily grown, have few insect enemies and can be easily preserved 
through the winter, and there is no vegetable which furnishes a more accepta- 
ble relish. While quick growth is not so essential for these as for the ear- 
lier sorts, they do best on a rich soil which has been made as fine and fri- 
able as possible. Sow late in spring or during the summer in rows two feet 

They may be pulled as 


apart and thin the plants about four to the foot. 
wanted through the fall and on the approach of severe freezing weather 


should be harvested, part packed in damp sand and stored in a cool cellar 
or other easily accessible, cool place for winter use and the balance buried in 
the ground as one would bury potatoes for spring use. 
Prices on all winter radishes, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. 6c; %4 Ib. 
16e; Ib. 55ce. Not prepaid: 4 Ib. 14c; Ib. 45e. 
rather conical and very smooth, of a 


CHINA ROSE WINTER.—Form 
bright rose color; flesh firm like the Black Spanish. 

MAMMOTH WHITE CHINA.—Similar in shape to the preceding, though 
more regular in form. Average specimens are about five inches in length by 


two inches in diameter. Flesh solid and brittle. 
Prices above. 
LONG BLACK SPANISH.—One of the latest as well as the hardiest of 

radishes, and is consiaered an excellent sort for winter use. It is a standard 


variety. 
Prices above. 
RHUBARB, PIE PLANT OR WINE PLANT. 
_ Fine plants may be raised easily from seed; which should be sown in 
early spring, while the ground is still cool and moist. Transplant in the fall 
or following spring to beds or rows where plants are to be grown. The soil 4 - 
should be quite rich, and well cultivated; plants set out to produce stalks New Icicle Radish. 
should stand about three feet apart in each direction. The roots we offer, planted in rich soil in the spring should 
supply a limited number of stalks the following spring. A ‘packet’? contains about 250, an ounce 2,000 seeds. 
MYATT’S VICTORIA.—The most popular variety 
Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. 15c; 144 Ib. 40e3 Ib. $1.50. 
RHUBARB ROOTS.—We have a fine stock of Myatt’s Victoria which we offer at the following prices: 10¢ 
each; 3 roots for 25c; 15 roots for $1.00. These roots are so large that they cannot be sent by mail, and at the above 
prices the purchaser pays the express or freight. 


SUNFLOWER. 


MAMMOTH RUSSIAN.—Grey or striped seeds; head very large. An excellent food for poultry. 
less than coal or wood in many places. : 
Lb. 10c; 4 to 10 Ibs. 9c per Ib; 10 to 50 Ibs. 8e per 


heads make excellent fuel and cost 
Prices, by_mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; Ib. 18e. Not prepaid: 
Ib; 50 to 100 Ibs. %e per Ib; 100 Ibs. or more 6c per Ib. 


SALSIFY OR VEGETABLE OYSTER. 


The long, white tapering root of Salsify resembles a small parsnip, and when cooked is a good 


substitute for oysters, having a very similar flavor. 

CULTURE.—It succeeds best in a light, well enriched soil, which should be stirred to a good 
depth. Coarse and fresh manure should be avoided, as it will surely cause the roots to grow uneven 
and illshaped. Sow early and quite deep, giving the general culture recommended for parsnips. The 
roots are perfectly hardy, and may remain out all winter, but sheuld be dug early in spring, as they 
deteriorate rapidly after growth commences. Store a quantity for winter use in a pit or in a cellar 


in damp earth or sand. 
LARGE WHITE.—The common variety; roots medium sized, smooth; flesh white. 
Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4e; oz. 8c; %4 lb. 25e; Ib. 80c. Not prepaid: %4 Ib. 22e; Ib. 70c. 
way superior to the Large White, being 


MAMMOTH SANDWICH iISLAND.—This is in every 
larger, stronger growing, and less liable to branch. Invaluable to market gardeners. 
Pkt. 4c; oz. 8c; %4 lb. 28e; Ib. 90c. Not prepaid: % Ib. 25ce; Ib. 80c. 


Prices, by mail, postpaid: 
SPINACH. 


Spinach is very hardy, extremely wholesome and palatable, and makes a delicious dish of greens, 
Sow in drills one foot 


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The stalks and 


retaining its bright green color after cooking. 

CULTURE.—Should be planted in very rich ground, the richer the better. 
apart, and begin thinning out the plants when the 
leaves are an inch wide. All should be cut before 
hot weather, or they will be tough and stringy. For 
early spring use, so early in autumn and protect the 
plants with a light covering of leaves or straw. South 
of Cincinnati spinach can be grown without covering. 


and one of the best to 


Salsify. : 
SAVOY LEAVED.—tThe earliest variety 
Plant of upright growth, with 


plant in autumn for early spring use. 
narrow, pointed leaves which are curled like those of the Savoy Cab- 


28e. Not 


bage. 
Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. 6c; ™%4 Ib. 9c; Ib. 


prepaid: 1% lb. 7e; lb. 18¢; 4 lbs. or more at 16c¢ per Ib. 
LONG STANDING.—The best for spring sowing. 
Pkt. 4c; oz. 5c; \% Ib. 8e; Ib. 28c. Not 


Prices, by mail, postpaid: 
prepaid: ™% lb. 6c; Ib. 18¢c; 4 lbs, or more at 16c per lb. 


Savoy Leaved. 


ISBELL’S TESTED NORTHERN GROWN SEEDS. 5% 


SPINACH.—Continued. 


IMPROVED THICK LEAVED.—A variety which grows very 
rapidly, forming a cluster of large, very thick, slightly wrinkled 
leaves of fine color and quality when cooked. Especially recom- 
mended for market gardeners. 


Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. 5c; %4 Ib. 8c; Ib. 28e. 
Not prepaid: ™%4 lb. Ge; lb. 18c; 4 lbs. or more at 16c per lb. 


PRICKLY WINTER.—A very hardy variety, and will with- 
stand the severest weather with only a slight protection of 
leaves or straw. The seed is prickly, leaves triangular, oblong, 
or arrow shaped. It is used for fall sowing; which in this lati- 
tude is made about the first of September. 


Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. Ge; %4 Ib. 8e; Ib. 28e. 
Not prepaid: % lb. Ge; Ib. 20c; 4 lbs. or more at 18c. per Ib. 


VIiCTORIA.—Noted for its dark green leaves. It will out- 
yield every other variety and at the same time stand longer 
without going to seed—vyery desirable for the market or private 
garden. 


Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. 5c; %4 Ib. 8e; Ib. 28ce. plas 
Not prepaid: %4 lb. 6c; Ib. 18c; 4 lbs. or more at 16e¢ per lb. Victoria Spinach. 


SQUASH. 


CULTURE.—Squashes should not be planted until danger from frost is past, but get in winter kinds as soon as 
possible in order that they may mature. Plant in hills five feet apart for bush varieties, and six or eight feet for 
running varieties putting six to eight seeds to the hill, finally leaving but three plants. One ounce of the Bush va- 


rieties for forty hills, or of the large-seeded kinds, fifteen hills; two or three pounds of the Bush, and three or four 
pounds of the large-seeded for an acre. 


CHICAGO WARTED HUBBARD.—A new type of Best 
Hubbard, produced by careful selection of the large, Winter 
dark green, warted specimens always seen in good h 
stocks of it. It has been bred to this type until it is Squas 


so fixed that nearly all have very hard, warty shells; 
are large, and of very best quality. Popular with 
marketmen. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. 8c; %4 Ib. 
18e; Ib. 60c. Not prepaid: 1% lb. 15e; Ib. 50c; 4 Ibs. 
or over at 45c per lb. 

TRUE HUBBARD, or IMPROVED.—A great fav- 
orite, more extensively grown for market than any 
other variety; of good size, dark green; shell very 
hard, flesh yellow, fine grained, dry and sweet. In 
quality it is the standard of excellence. Our seed is 
of superior quality, having been grown for many years £ 
from carefully selected stock. F 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. 8c; 4 Ib.A¢e 
18e; Ib. 60c. Not prepaid: % Ib. 15e; Ib. 50c; 4 Ibs. 
or more at 45c per Ib. 

BOSTON MARROW.—Flesh rich, salmon yellow, 
sweet and dry. Fall and winter variety. Popular 
with canners. Excellent for pies. f 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. 7e; % Ib. 
15e; Ib. 50c. Not prepaid: 4 lb. 12c; lb. 40c; 4 Ibs. 
or over at 35c per Ib. 

HARD-SHELLED MARROW.—This new variety we 
offer with the greatest confidence. The type is well 
fixed, fruit very large, oval, deep orange red color, 
shell as hard as the Hubbard. Gives the largest yield Chicago Warted Hubbard. 
per acre and is the best sort for pies, canning or drying. 

i Berita ie mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. 8c; %4 lb. 20c; lb. 70c. Not prepaid: % Ib. 18c; lb. 60c; 4 Ibs or more 
at 55¢c per ; 

FORDHOOK.—The flesh of this squash is very dry and sweet. It is one of the earliest of the winter varieties, 
and if stored in a cool, dry place will keep until the following June. The skin is so thin that it need not be re- 
moved for cooking. This squash is easily grown on all soils, and is valuable for home or for market. Immensely 
productive. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. %e; 14 Ib. 18e; Ib. 60c. Not prepaid: %4 lb. 16e; lb. 50c. 

. GOLDEN HUBBARD.—This is a very distinet sort of the shape 
ee and general character of the Hubbard, but a little smaller; earlier 
to mature and of rich orange red color, instead of the dark olive 
green of the old Hubbard. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. 8c; 144 lb. 18e; Ib. 65c. 
Not prepaid: % ib. 16e; Ib. 55¢; 4 lbs. or more at 50c per Ib. 

MAMMOTH CHILI.—Often weighs one hundred to two hundred 
pounds. Good for stock and exhibition. The boys’ delight. Carries 
away the premiums at the fairs. 

Prices: Pkt. 4c; oz. 10c; 4% lb. 22c; Ib. %5e. Not prepaid: 
YY Ib. 20c; Ib. 65e. 

DELICIOUS.—We are convineed that this Squash is particularly 
excellent in quality and in that respect is by some preferred even 
to the Hubbard. It is a very early winter variety of medium size; 
shell moderately hard but very thin; flesh thick, fine grained and 
bright yellow in color. Even when immature this squash is in con- 
dition for use and is of very fine flavor. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. 10c; %4 Ib. 22c; Ib. 75e. 
Not prepaid: 1%4 lb. 20c; lb. 65ce. 


SUMMER VARIETIES. 


GIANT SUMMER CROOKNECK.—As early as the common 
Summer Crookneck, and mueh larger, often measuring from 18 to 
24 inches in length, of bright golden color and very best quality. 
Commands an extra price in market. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4e; oz. 8c; %4 lb. 18e; Ib. 60ce. 
Not prepaid: %4 Ib. 16e; Ib. 50c. 

MAMMOTH WHITE BUSH, SCALLOPED.—An improved variety 


: of the well known White Bush Squash, growing 12 to 15 inches 
Giant Summer Crook-Neck, across, of uniform shape and beautiful white color. Very early and 
prolific. 


Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. Ye; 1% Ib. 15e; Ib. 50c. Not prepaid: 1% Ib. 12e; lb. 40e. 

GOLDEN CUSTARD, or MAMMOTH YELLOW BUSH.—This is a new Aare rich ane yellow, scalloped bush sum- 
mer squash, grows large, is not excelled in quality and is very productive. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. 8c; %4 Ib. 18c; lb. 60c. Not prepaid: % Ib. 16e; Ib. 50e. 

When ordering be sure to read instructions ‘“How to Order’ on inside front cover, and do not fail to state 
whether you want goods forwarded by mail, express or freight. 


58 Ae if S. M. ISBELL & CO’S CATALOG OF RELIABLE SEmDS. 


TOMATOES. : 


All our Tomato Seeds are grown from stocks raised strictly for seed = 
lected. We challenge comparison of our stocks with any offered. Pgh eunboses and from seed, Sige esac itae. 


CULTURE.—Sow the seed in March and April in the hotbed, or in pots i i i 
is desired to make very healthy, stocky plants they may be transplanted ee Beaded when: about Aad ie - 
inches high. When five or six inches high, if the ground has become warm, transplant to the open ground te 
a rainy or cloudy day, if possible; if not, the young plants should be liberally watered and shaded from the hot 
sun. If it is desirable to have the fruit ripen as early as possible, in preference to a heavy crop, select rather 
light poor soil, and a sunny location. Trimming off the laterals, training to a stake, and propagating by slips 
believed by many to promote earliness. Set the plants four feet apart each way upon mounds of ite i pes 
the foliage to open and let the sun in amongst the fruit. A cheap trellis, made by driving three stakes around ine 
plants and encircling them with three or four barrel hoops, makes a very nice support for training them on < 


The Wonderful New Tomato, 
ISBELL’S EARLIBELL. 


The Earliest Tomato. 


Ripe Fruits 80 Days from Germination. 


THIS TOMATO HAS PROVEN ITSELF EARLIER THAN 
“SPARKS” EARLIANA OR ANY OTHER TOMATO. 


In quality it is better than Earliana, being larger, 
entirely smooth and more solid *"meated. The vine is 
more vigorous and hardy and a much better yielder. Many 
of the fruits are quite large and often are produced in 
clusters and are uniform in size. It does not crack and 
is remarkably free from disease. We-have never seen a 
rotten or blighted fruit among them. For further de- 


scription see Novelties, page 22. 
Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 10c; 3 pkts. 25e; % 
oz. 30e; oz. 50¢c; % Ib. $1.75. 


SPARK’S EARLIANA.—A money-maker for the mar- 
ket gardener. Next to the Earlibell the earliest smooth 
good sized tomato. See Novelties and Specialties, page 


Zon . 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 8c; % oz. 15e; oz. 

on % Ib. 7e; lb. $2.60. Not prepaid: %4 Ib. 7%5e; Ib. 
50. ; 


THE NEW MAGNITUDE.—This grand new tomato 
leads in brillianecy of color, depth and solidity, size and 
productiveness. For complete description see Novelties 
and Specialties, page 23. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 10ce; % oz. 20c; oz 
35¢e; 1% lb. $1.15; lb. $4.10. Not prepaid: % Ib. $1.12; lb 


EARLY ADVANCE.—(Our 90-day Tomato.)—The Ad- 
vance is an extra early tomato and for years there were 
none to equal it in earliness, flavor or perfect shape. The 
fruit is of medium size and a beautiful glossy, bright red 
color; as productive as any variety, either early or late, 
that we have ever grown. Quality the best; very few as 
good, none better. Canned, they have a flavor superior 
to any other variety. It is the smoothest tomato we have 


ever known; the most perfect in form; nearly globular. Ww 1 : 

Not a ribbed or a rough one among them. Ripens all Leese ect our seed from only the choicest toma- 
over, “evenly and perfectiy. "Never rots, Hike many ‘sorts, ut Witch ‘wagtee’ det eset OR terete Ce cyPe, 
before it is ripe. It is a long keeper and a good shipper. recognized by cur competitors AS being as good as any 


Prices, by. mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. 20e; %4 Ib. grown anywhere. 
58e; lb. $2.00. Not prepaid: %4 Ib. 55e; Ib. $1.90. 

EARLY MICHIGAN.—Having tested at one time or 
another nearly every variety offered by seedsmen, we con- 
fidently claim that there is no better sort than this for 
general market or family use. We speak emphatically 
because we know that for smoothness and regularity of 
shape, uniformity of size, color and freedom from rot or 
cracking, this variety is unsurpassed. Its first fruits are 
very early, but the vines continue to bear for a long time. 
Vines large, with large, dark green leaves, vigorous and 
wonderfully productive, being, under high culture, one of 
the heaviest croppers; fruit medium sized to large, and, 
unlike most varieties, it produces larger fruits as the sea- 
son advances, Perfectly smooth, solid, but without a hard 
core; deep, rich red color, and of excellent flavor. This 
ae sepa -aHacted to canners’ use. 

rices, by mall, postpaid: Pkt. 4e; oz. 14e; 5 
40c; Ib. $1.35. Not prepaid: 14 Ib. 38¢; Ib. $1.25. see 
‘ 

ATLANTIC PRIZE, or EARLY -— 
nee ee Very popular. BURY ae ee 

*eices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. 14¢e; - 
42; Ib. $1.60. Not prepaid: 14 Ib. 45c; Ib. $1.50.” an 


IMPERIAL.—The peer of any variety known, em- 
bracing earliness, form, solidity, and every quality found 
in a perfect tomato. It not only begins bearing very 
early, but holds out all through the season until killea 
by frost. Our experience and repeated trials with this 
hive Bee oun? only pnpaasize its virtues. 

“ rices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4e; oz. 14e: 1 
Early Advance, 42c; Ib. $1.60. Not prepaid: 14 Ib. 45¢; Ib. $1.00, Forth 


ISBELL’S TESTED 


The Stone. 


MATCHLESS.—The color is a rich red. The skin is 
So tough that it makes a splendid keeper and shipper, 
and is less liable to crack in wet weather than any other 
large Tomato. Unsurpassed for market or table; strong 
grower and very productive, bearing with undiminished 
vigor until frost. The fruit is free from core and the 
seed spaces comparatively small. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. 14c; % lb. 
40c; lb. $1.35. Not prepaid: %4 lb. 38ce; Ib. $1.25. 

PERFECTION (LIVINGSTON’S). — Introduced in 
1880.—An improved Acme with a red skin, produces large 
fruit until the close of the season. Invariably smooth 
and of handsome blood-red color. Some canners prefer 
it to all others, especially those who can the tomatoes 


whole. | It usually ripens ten days ahead of the Stone. 
Prices, by mail, postpaid: 
35¢c; lb. $1.20. 


Pkt. 4c; oz. 12c; 4% Ib. 
% Ib. 32e; Ib. $1.10. 


Not prepaid: 


N 


All 
Livingston’s Beauty. 
BEAUTY (LIVINGSTON’S).—A decided favorite for 
either home market or shipping purposes; being early, 
hardy, a strong grower, productive; fruit large, always 
smooth, perfect in shape and excellent in quality. The 
color is glossy crimson with a tinge of purple. It grows 
in clusters of four to six large fruits, retaining its large 
Size late in the season. It ripens with Acme and Perfec- 
tion. It is entirely free from ribbed and elongated fruit; 
very firm fleshed, has a tough skin and but few seeds. It 
seldom rots or cracks after a rain, like many of the 
tender skinned sorts. Can be picked quite green, will look 
well, ripen up nicely and keep perfect for a week after it 
is ripe. Used largely by market men and long distance 
pp ppers see were. 
ices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. 15e; Ib. 
45c; Ib. $1.60. Not prepaid: 14 lb. 42c; Ib. $1.50. “4 


MW very stocky, 


W]}and of the best quality. 


NORTHERN GROWN SEEDS. 59 


TOMATOES.—Continued. 


THE STONE TOMATO. 


One of the Best Late Tomatoes, has 
been sold under the name of 


SHIPPERS’ AND CANNERS’ CHOICE. 


This tomato is an extra good one for the 
shipper and canner. In color it is a beautiful 
rich red, large size, very solid and perfect in 
form, in fact it is an all around family tomato 
—exeellent for slicing. We grow and save all 
the tomato seed we offer—we grow it ourselves 
and know our tomatoes are true and saved from 
choice specimens. Many seedsmen dwell on the 
merits of their tomatoes, but only know them in 
a general way through their growers. We know 
them by seeing them grow and selecting the 
tomatoes for seed and know that the Stone 
Tomato or Shippers and Canners Choice as 
offered by some is all that we claim for it. 

Prices, by mail. postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. 15c; 
14 Ib. 45c; Ib. $1.60. Not prepaid: %4 lb. 42c; 
Ib. $1.50. 


i 


ein 
aye 


Dwarf Champion. 


DWARF CHAMPION.—Offered by some seedsmen as 
Dwarf Tree Tomato.—vVery early, of fine quality; takes 
but little room, yields well. One of the best tomatoes 
for home and market. The plants of this variety grow 
with a stiff, upright stem that holds the 
fruit off ‘the ground until quite large. The fruit is of 
good size, as large as an apple, of bright crimson color, 
Our strain is superior. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. 18¢c; %4 Ib. 
58e; Ib. $2.10. Not prepaid: %4 lb. 55c; Ib. $2.00. 


ENORMOUS.—The fruit grows very large and very 
smooth, with solid meat and few seeds. It is oval in, 
shape rather than round like ‘Stone.’ It is very solid 
for so large a tomato, and keeps well on vine after ripen- 
ing; has rather few seeds and ripens with the common 
varieties and ripens all over and through at one time. 
The color is a clear, deep red, without purple tint or shad- 
ing. It is the largest of all tomatoes, the hardiest and 
one of the best keepers and shippers. On account of its 
peculiar growth of having one very strong main vine it 
is well adapted to growing to single stem. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. 25c; 4 Ib. 
78ce; lb. $2.85. Not prepaid: %4 lb. 75c; lb. $2.75. 

Our Tomato Seed is grown from stocks selected 
strictly for seed and grown strictly for seed purposes. 
(We offer no canning factory saved seed), and is equal 
to the best in the world though prices asked by others 
are twice as high and their description twice as flowery. 


We make a specialty of growing Tomato Seed. 
We mean actual growing. Some who claim to be ex- 
tensive growers in this line, we find, raise a large por- 
tion, if not their entire output, at the back door of 
some canning factory, simply washing out seed from 
the refuse. Such seed may contain a mixture of half 
a dozen or more varieties. 


60 S. M. ISBELL & CO.”S CATALOG OF RELIABLE SEEDS. 


Golden Queen. 


We can also supply the following which are too well 
known to require description. Favorite, paragon, Acme, 
Mikado, Improved Trophy, Peach, Yeilow Plum, Yellow 
Pear, Dwarf Aristocrat. 


Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. 15¢e; %4 Ib. 
50c. If more than % lb. is wanted write for special 
prices. 


NEW DWARF STONE.—This new Tomato was orig- 
inated by ‘“‘Livingston,’’ the Tomato specialist. In habit 
of vine it resembles Dwarf Champion, but is of stronger 
growth, and stands more erect. The Tomatoes resemble 
the original Stone in color, shape and, what is remark- 
able for an erect sort, they are practically the same size. 
The shape is perfect, with good skin, very solid flesh, 
ripens evenly and is of excellent flavor. sic 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4¢; oz. 20c; %4 Ib. 
68e; lb. $2.35. Not prepaid: 1% lb. 65e; lb. $2.25. 

PONDEROSA.—The fruit ripens quite early and keeps 
on coming until very late; of immense size, solid, almost 
seedless, and of good sub-acid flavor. The fruits are 
somewhat scattered on the vine, and quite a percentage 
are too rough to please most growers. A very good 
tomato for home use. When ripe it is apt to remain 
somewhat green around stem end, and it seems to ripen 
on the inside first; on this account it should be picked 
when it appears to be about three-fourths ripe. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. 22e; %4 Ib. 
%2e; lb. $2.60. Not prepaid: % lb. 70c; Ib. $2.50. 

GOLDEN QUEEN.—A real good yellow sort of: first 
rate quality. On the table the golden yellow slices make 
a beautiful contrast with the red sorts. Makes splendid 
preserves. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. 14c; % Ib. 
42e; Ib. $1.50. Not prepaid: % lb. 40c; Ib. $1.40. 


TOBACCO. 


FINE HAVANA.—A heavy cropper, delightful flavor, 
the earliest cigar variety to mature, and will grow two 
crops from one planting in the South. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. 25c; 4 Ib. 75e. 

CONNECTICUT SEED LEAF.—An old and well tried 
variety from which good crops are grown, especially in 
the Connecticut Valley. 


Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. 15c; % Ib. 60ce; 
Ib. $2.00. 


TOMATOES—Continued. 


TURNIP. 


For feeding stock in fall and winter there is nothing superior to Turnips and Ruta Bagas, as they are much liked 


by all kinds of stock and serve to keep them in good condition. 


We cannot too earnestly recommend farmers to in- 


erease their sowings largely, for we are sure the crop will prove remunerative. 
This wholesome and agreeable vegetable is most easily affected in its form and flavor by soil, climate and mode 


of culture. 


There are a great many varieties, but our list comprises the best for the garden or farm. 


In Middle and Western States sow for fall and main crop from middle of July to last of August, and in the man- 


ner given for spring sowing. 


In the field, turnips are often sown broadcast, though in most cases better results are 


obtained by drill culture. . Our Northern Grown Seed, grown on the best adapted soil, from selected stocks, can’t be 


beat. 


Purple Top White Globe. 


PURPLE TOP WHITE GLOBE.—This is one of the 
handsomest and most salable Turnips. As a profitable 


sort for market gardeners it is unsurpassed. For the home 
rcarden it is always desirable. It is a large, rapid growing 
sort, with globular-shaped roots. Flesh is pure white, of 
high quality, and excellent flavor. The skin is white and 
purple, the under portion being white and the top bright 
purple. See illustration. On account of its shape it will 
outyield any other sort, and is always a sure cropper. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. 6e; % Ib. 12¢; 
lb. 38c. Not prepaid: %4 Ib. 10c; Ib. 28¢; 4 to 10 Ibs, 26¢ 
per Ib; 10 lbs. or more, 24c per Ib. 


One ounce of seed will sow a drill 150 feet long; one packet, 40 feet. 


LARGE WHITE GLOBE.—This is one of the most 
productive kinds and in good, rich soil roots will fre- 
quently grow to twelve pounds in weight. It is of perfect 
globe shape; skin white and smooth; leaves large and 
dark green. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. 6c; % Ib 14c¢; 
Ib. 45c. Not prepaid: 14 lb. 12e; Ib. 35e. 

WHITE EGG.—Of very rapid growth; 
With thin, white skin. Very solid, firm, fine-grained flesh 
of sweet, mild flavor. It grows to a good size, and is 
excellent either as an early or late variety. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. 6c; %4 lb. 15e; 
Ib. 45e. Not prepaid: % Ib. 12e; lb. 35e; 4 Ibs. or over at 


30c per Ib. 
PURPLE-TOP MILAN (Strap- 


egg-shaped, 


EXTRA EARLY 
Leaved).—This splendid new turnip is the earliest in cul- 
tivation. The bulb is very flat, of medium size, quite 
smooth, with a bright purple top; leaves few, short, and 
of light color, growing very compact, with an exceedingly 
small top. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. Je; %4 Ib. 18¢; 
lb. 60c. Not prepaid: 4 Ib. 15e; Ib. 50c. 


White and Early Purple Top Strap-Leaf. 

EARLY PURPLE-TOP STRAP-LEAVED.—The most 
generally planted of any variety. It is a quick grower; 
the flesh is very fine grained and sweet flavored. The red 
top of the bulb extends down to where it rests in the soil. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. 6c; % Ib. 12¢; 
Ib. 35c. Not prepaid: % Ib. 10e; lb. 25e; 4 to 10 lbs. 24¢ 
per lb; 10 Ibs. or more, 22¢ per Ib. 

COW HORN, or LONG WHITE.—This variety is 
carrot-like in form, growing nearly half out of the ground. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. 6c; % Ib. 12c; 
Ib. 45e. Not prepaid: % Ib. 10c; Ib. 35e. 


ISBELL’S TESTED NORTHERN GROWN SEEDS. 61 


TURNIP.—Continued. 


AMBER GLOBE.—Grows to a large size; flesh yellow, 
firm and fine grained. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. 6c; %4 Ib. 12¢; 
Ib. 38ce. Not prepaid: % Ib. 10c; lb. 28c; 4 Ibs. or more, 
25¢e per lb. 


YELLOW ABERDEEN.—Of round form, yellow flesh, 
of fine texture, nutritious and a good keeper. 

Prices by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. 6c; %4 Ib. 12¢; 
Ib. 38e. 
25¢ per Ib. 

GOLDEN BALL, or ORANGE JELLY.—Rich, sweet, 
purple flesh; of quick growth, and keeps well. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. 7c; % Ib. 16c; 


Ib. 50ce. Not prepaid: % lb. 14c; lb. 40c. 
RUTABAGAS. 
ISBELL’S IMPROVED PURPLE-TOP YELLOW 


RUTABAGA.—The best variety of Swedish turnip in 
cultivation; hardy and productive; flesh yellow and well 
flavored; shape slightly oblong; color deep purple above, 
and bright yellow under the ground. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. 6c; %4 lb. 12e; 
Ib. 38e. Not prepaid: %4 lb. 10c; lb. 28c; 4 to 10 lbs. 26e 
per Ib; 10 Ibs. or more, 24¢ per Ib. 


MONARCH, or TANKARD RUTABAGA.—Said to 
yield more to the acre than .any other sort. Large tank- 
ard-shaped roots. Flesh rich yellow, very solid and fine 
grained. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. 6c; 4 Ib. 12e; 
Ib. 40c. Not prepaid: 4 Ib. 10c; lb. 30c; 4 Ibs. or over at 
28e per lb. 


SWEET RUSSIAN, or WHITE RUTABAGA.—An ex- 
cellent kind, either for table or stock. Flesh white. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. 6c; %4 Ib. 12¢e;3 
Ib. 38ce. Not prepaid: 1% Ib. 10c; Ib. 28c; 4 Ibs. or over at 
25e per lb. 


SWEET GERMAN.—Flesh white, hard and firm. 
Should be sown earlier than the flat turnips. In autumn 
and early winter it is apt to be hard, but mellows like an 
apple by Keeping. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. 6c; %4 lb. 12¢; 
Ib. 38c. Not prepaid: 14 ib. 10c; Ib. 28c; 4 lbs or over at 
25e per Ib. 


HERBS. 


For flavoring soups, meats, ete., a few pot and sweet 
herbs are necessary for every garden. If they are to be 
used in the winter, the stalks should be cut on a dry day, 
when not quite in full bloom. They should then be dried 
quickly in the shade, and when dry be packed closely in 
boxes, with the air entirely excluded. 


Varieties preceded by a * are perennials. 
Pkt. ©z. 

ANISE.—Used for garnishing, seasoning and for 

CORGITUS Sep ero se ieiehak ache leans, o'cleeo 6 oho secmoneetNiapeh als so< $0.04 me: a0 
*BALM.—Used for making balm wine and tea. 04 
BASIL, SWEET.—The leaves are used for flav or- 

ing soups, stews, and highly seasoned dishes. .04 15 
BORAGE.— Flowers excellent for bees. Leaves 

used in salads. The flower spikes can be used 

IMPecoOoOlMe anime Vb 40. . . 6sicue = tis oie escyele 04 15 
DOUBLE CURLED CHEVRIL.—tThe leaves are 

aromatic, and are used for seasoning in sal- 

ads, and for garnishing. % lb. 40c.......... 04 10 
*CARAWAY.—Seeds are used for flavoring bread, 


pastry, meats, ete.) % 1b. 20c; lb.-60c......2. -04 07 
CORIANDER. 
Tne SYA Sst TOP BL ORE by OA eee Een .04 07 


DIELL.—Leaves are used in pickles and for 

flavorings SOUPS and. SAUCES. ... ose. elec le cee .04 07 
*FENNEL.—The leaves boiled are used in fish 

Sauces, and beautiful for garnishing. The 

seeds, are mused for favVOring.. 266.0. Sele ese eee ce .04 10 
*HOREHOUND.—tThe leaves are used for flav- 

oring, and also in the manufacture of a cough 

TTA NON Gd etdccvalic see @ aie 06 a ece'veveyelers oo bie) elele.é ee .04 -20 
*LAVENDER.—The leaves are sometimes used 

for seasoning, but the plant is chiefly grown 

for its flowers which are used in the manu- 

SAUCE CANOE DOLE UTTICLY. «koro oe e'ebovealvel tre 6 ae cao' « 04 £15 
MARJORAM, SWEET.—The leaves and the ends 

of the shoots are used for flavoring, both in 


summer and also dried for winter use........ 04 10 
*PENNYROYAL.—Leaves are used for season- 

ing puddings and various dishes............. 08 .80 
*ROSEMARY.—The leaves are used for season- 

Tiny: Sie eee ae 5 oS SER BAY sete aie hate ce: See tee .04 -20 
*RUE.—For medical purposes; good for fowls 

BOIS Ge 2 ARDS Seen ee ee ee ee .04 15 
SAFFRON.—Used in coloring certain dishes, 

SOE Oma VOTINE cst s foes cs obec eee wdacsels " 04 Sikice 
SAGE.—Leaves and tops are used for season- 

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SUMMER SAVORY.—The leaves 
shoots are used for flavoring, 
boiled string beans... 


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and young 
especially for 


Not prepaid: 4 Ib. 12c; Ib. 28c; 4 Ibs. or more, 


Isbell’s Improved Purple-Top Yellow Rutabaga. 


ODDS AND ENDS. 


THYME.—Used for seasoning; 
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*WINTER SAVORY.—A perennial for seasoning .04 .20 


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25 


*WORMWOOD.—Beneficial for poultry; should 
bes plantedmime poOulitr ya ya GISeyeremete)eleleiellenenaione alan .04 -20 


KALE. 

DWARF GREEN CURLED SCOTCH.—Plant low and 
compact, but with large, bright, deep green leaves, curled, 
cut and crimped until the whole plant resembles a bunch 
of moss. It would be well worthy of cultivation simply 
for its beauty. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. 10c; % lb. 20c; 
Ib. 60c. Not prepaid: % Ib. 18e; lb. 50c. 


KOHLRABI. 
Above-the-Ground or Turnip-Rooted Cabbage. 


EARLY WHITE VIENNA.—Flesh white and tender, 
excellent forcing variety. 
Prices, by mail, noetnalds Pkt. 4c; oz. 20c; % Ib. 70e. 


LEEK. 


One ounce will produce 1,000 plants. Culture, same 
as onion. 
AMERICAN FLAG.—Broad leaves of strong and 


vigorous growth; very hardy. 
Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. 


MUSTARD. 


Mustard is not only used as a condiment, but the 
green leaves are used as a salad, or cut and boiled like 
spinage. Sow as early in the spring as the ground will 
permit. 

WHITE ENGLISH.—The leaves are light green, 
and tender when young; seed light yellow. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. 6c; % Ib. 10e; 
Ib. 30c. Not prepaid: Y lb. 8e; Ib. 20e. 

SOUTHERN GIANT CURLED. This mustard is very 
highly esteemed in the south, where the seed is sown in 
the fall, and the plants used very early in the spring as 
a salad. Our stock is the true curled leaf. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. 8c; 14 Ib. 18e; 
Ib. 60c. Not prepaid: % Ib. 16e; Ib. 50e. 


OKRA OR GUMBO. 


One ounce will sow about 80 feet of drill. Extra nice 
for soups, stews, ete., and also much liked when pickled. 
Sow at the usual time of tender vegetables, in drills two 


12e; % Ib. 40c. 


mild 


inches deep, leaving the plants from two to three feet 
apart. 

WHITE VELVET.—Pods round, smooth and of an 
attractive white velvety appearance, very tender and of 
a superior flavor. Plants, dwarf and very productive. 


Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4e; oz. 8c; % Ib. 20e. 


62 S. M. ISBELL & CO’S CATALOG OF RELIABLE SEEDS. . 


Northern Grown FARM SEEDS, Carefully Selected. 


It has become a well established principle of agriculture that the farther North seed can b 
fully matured the better they are. While this truth applies with equal force to nearly every ed Steed the 
North-west became so quickly famous for its cereals, as to cause farmers everywhere to turn here for their 
supplies in that direction. This tendency has become so well recognized ‘amongst the trade that many 
seedsmen of the East and Middle West have almost dropped Field Seeds from their catalogues 

The whole drift of trade towards the natural source of supply has led us to devote unusual attention to the 
ule of improved farm seeds, the result being that we have become large growers of and dealers in fine 
seed grain, etc. 


All practical farmers agree that seed grown year after year under the same conditions of soil 
and climate ‘runs out’ after a time, rendering a change of seed not only desirable but necessary. 


To such we offer Northern Grown Stock of the best varieties, carefully selected, thoroughly re- 
cleaned, and at prices so reasonable as to enable every farmer who wishes to get a new start in seed oats 
barley, wheat, corn, etc., to do so at a very small expense. 


ISBELL’S RELIABLE NORTHERN-GROWN FARM SEEDS. 


UNLIKE MANY SEEDSMEN WE BELIEVE THAT THE FARMER DESERVES AS MU 
MARKET GARDENER.—In other words, we believe that the Farm Seed Department a, Metall Cane ees 
should be as well and carefully looked after as the Garden Seed Department. We take pride in sending out the BEST 
FARM SEEDS THAT CAN BE PRODUCED. Last fall we harvested crops from a larger acreage of some varieties of 
Farm Seeds than was grown by any other one seedsman in the United States, and as all our crops of Farm Seeds were 
raised from selected triple recleaned seed, and as they were all raised on land which is entirely free from obnoxious 
weeds, our stocks are pure. Our large warehouse and elevator is equipped with the latest and best cleaning mills 
‘and with other machinery of our own invention which enables us to reclean our farm seeds so that they are second 
to none, no matter what other seedsmen may claim. By growing our farm seeds (as well as peas, beans and many 
garden seeds) in the northern part of Michigan, as we do, we get stocks which are more hardy "and vigorous and 
which will produce larger crops which ripen earlier than will seeds grown in other states. On account of being sur- 
rounded by the Great Lakes the Michigan climate is especially adapted to growing the BEST SEEDS THAT CAN BE 
PRODUCED. Michigan does not rank as high as some other states in producing grain for the market because so 
eae Bape mene powsands of ae are deol to the growing of crops for seed and not for market. Michigan 

7n seeds taken to astern, Southern and Western states have produced c Pe i i 
the yield of those produced by the home grown seeds. x Pree (ao easa aCe oe Ree 


It costs more to grow a crop for seed purposes than the average farmer can understand. 


It requires extra choice stock seed, special preparation of the land, special cultivation, great care i i 

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cleaning, testing, preparing for shipment, bags, ete., ete., so that we are obliged to ask a considerable ase eee 
market prices, but any intelligent farmer will agree with us that such pedigreed seed is well worth to him the i 
we ask for it. IT ALWAYS PAYS TO GROW THE BEST. Riise 


Our prices are low, very low, if quality of seed is considered. 


In fact they are as low as any reliable seedsman quotes, as we are making a specialty of Farm Seeds and we 
handle as many as any mail order seed house. On some-varieties our prices may be so low that you may think that 
the stock may not be choice, but let us assure you that WE WILL NOT SHIP OUT ANYTHING BUT WHat Is 
CHOICE. The larger your order the better you will be pleased, because your crops will be larger, therefore, your 
profits larger. We will reduce our prices if the market value declines to any great extent, but we will not advance 
our prices as long as our present stock lasts and IT IS VERY LARGE. If you see any quotations from us any 
higher than in this catalogue you will know that we are sold out of our present stocks. WE ARE NOT LIABLE TO 
BECOME SOLD OUT, but if we do we try to purchase further supplies of the best and most reliable wholesale seed 
houses who raise their crops in Michigan or near the Great Lakes. We never buy anything but what is absolutely re- 
liable and the best that can be had and then if it is not nearly as good as ours we will not buy it, as the best is none 
too good for our customers. 

OUR WEEKLY FARM SEED PRICE LIST will be mailed promptly on application and if the market declines or 
any one quotes you a lower price than ours in this catalogue, please write us on a postal card and ask for our 
Weekly Farm Seed Price List. It will save you money. The Farmers are our best friends and we think a great deal of 
them, we like to supply them with good, vigorous and productive seeds, the best that can be produced, and we like 
to give them and their orders prompt and careful attention the same as though we were brothers, which we are in 
one sense; that is, we are all brother farmers together. 


y JAPONESE 8 BUCKWHEAT. 


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WRs8 ee JAPANESE.—There is probably no cereal of recent introduction that 
. > has grown as this in public favor. The Japanese is the best, most pro- 
ductive and decidedly the most profitable variety in cultivation; pro- 


kK duces the finest flour and is a week earlier than the Silver Hull. From 
one-half ‘bushel of seed sown a crop of 40 bushels has been harvested. 


N In color the grain is a rich dark brown. Flour from Japanese buck- 
ml wheat is fully equal in quality to that from any other variety. 
Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; qt. 25c. Not prepaid: Qt. 10c; 
Y% pk. 25¢e; pk. 40c; bu. $1.15; 2% bus. or more, at $1.10 per bu., in 
cotton bags worth 18c, free. 
SILVER HULL.—A standard variety, largely grown, and gives ex- 
eellent satisfaction. Our Michigan seed produces enormous crops of 38 


to 40 bus. per acre. Continues in bloom longer than the common buck- 
wheat. The flour is whiter and more nutritious. 


Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; qt. 25¢. Not prepaid: Qt. 10c; 
Y, pk. 20c; pk. 35¢e; bu. $1.00; 24% bus. or more, at 95¢e per bu.; bags 
free. 5 


If the market declines or you see a lower quotation 


please write for our Weekly Farm Seed Price List and 


you will probably find our prices to be low. 


Japanese Buckwheat. 


ISBELL’S TESTED NORTHERN GROWN SEEDS. 63 


NORTHERN MICHIGAN HULLESS BARLEY. 


BEST FOR FEED. HEAVIEST YIELDING. 


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ley is sold under the names of Colossal, Giant 
White Hulless and Ideal White Hulless, and 
they look almost the same as our Northern 
Michigan Hulless. We named our selected and 
improved strain after our dear old state Mich- 
igan, which produces the most hardy and vig- 


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ductive. 

As the name implies it is hulless, has no 
beard, no shuek, all meat,no waste, looks 
something like wheat, has large heads which 
are well filled with large plump kernels which 
are almost white. This hulless barley was bred 
from an excellent variety of hulled barley and 
our stock contains now and then a kernel of 
the parent type which is hulled. We dare not 
breed these out entirely for fear of losing vig- 
or and strength of stem. 

‘Northern Michigan Huliess Barley is 
the largest yielding, handsomest, heaviest and 
greatest money making barley offered by any 
seedsman today. A measured bushel weighs 60 
to 65 lbs., while other varieties weigh only 48 to 
50lbs. Itis the stiffest, strongest strawed va- 
riety now known. We have raised this grand 
barley beside of other varieties claimed to 
yield enormously, such as 90 to 120 bushels per 
acre, and our Northern Michigan Hulless out- 
yielding them all. This shows what Michigan 


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Let us figure a little. Here we havea barley that yields heavier than varieties which are claimed to yield 
90 to 120 bushels per acre. Let us be conservative and keep on the safe side. Suppose you get a yield of 60 
bushels per acre, it is far better than corn for growing hogs and equal to corn for fattening them. 

Twelve bushels would easily feed a shoat till ready to fat, and fat the hog to weigh 300 lbs. (Remember 
this barley is an excellent feed.) Suppose you get’ $5.00 per hundred live weight for pork. This would be 
$15.00 per hog. 60 bushels is enough for 5 hogs; thus, you would get $75.00 for them. Of this about $60.00 
is net profit, whic h means that you can get about $60.00 per acre for your barley. Even if you should not be 
as successfulas this, you could surely realize $40.00 per acre from your crop of this grand Michigan Hulless 
Barley, which is far better than raising wheat. 

Another point to consider is that barley fed pork is sweeter and far superior to corn fed, and the lard is 
whiter ard should bring a premium. 

Besides the barley itself, you have straw that is far superior to wheat or oat straw for feeding purposes. 
Every farmer who fails to put in at least a few acres of this barley, misses a great chance to make money. 


Michigan Hulless Barley is a beardless as well as hulless spring barley, makes a quick crop, as it is a vigorous 
grower and ean be sowed after all other grain is sown, will mature before wheat and oats. Can be sown for hay, and if 
sown early enough can be cut twice and it will make two good crops of hayin one year. Don’t fail to plant several acres 
of this truly grand, good barley. Ourstocks are grown especially for seed at quite an expense to us and our prices are low 

_ considering what a valuable grain it is. 


Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; lb. 20c; 3lbs. 50c. Not prepaid: + pk. 25c; pk. 40c; bu. (48 Ibs.) $1.35; 
244 to 10 bu. $1.25 per bu.; 10 bu. or more, $1.20. 


REMEMBER, NO OTHER SEEDSMAN CAN SUPPLY YOU THIS VARIETY. 


If we receive your order before March 10th, 5c per bu. may be deducted from these 
prices. Lots of 2 1-2 bu. and more put up in new seamless cotton bags worth 18c each, free. 


64 S. M. ISBELL & CO”S CATALOG OF RELIABLE SEEDS. 
BIG BONANZA BARLEY. w’s3.°” 
BIG BONANZA BARLEY. BRAND NEW IN 1903.—A 


CZ - = very excellent variety of bearded spring Barley which has 
A ———— given good results. We can highly recommend it to our 
customers. We cannot say more for it than is said by the 
introducer who says: ‘A Spring Barley, the most remark- 
able Bearded Barley introduced in a century. The leader 
in a comparative test of 17 varieties of Bearded Barleys. 
The variety that will more than double your yield. 
BONANZA BARLEY is early, maturing in 80 to 90 
days from time of sowing, very strong strawed and stools 
more than any other sort. The heads are well filled with 
beautiful plump, berried grain, possessing highest malt- 
, ey ing qualities, adapted to nearly all states and varieties 
carrera i 5 5 = of soil. 
at cl Small samples were furnished a few of our Barley 
b customers in Spring of 1902. They were all loud in their 
praise, and say the introduction of this phenomenal sort 
will surely be worth millions of dollars to Barley growers. 
In no case did the yield fall below three times the yield 
of any other sort. 


The grandest and best yielding Barley ever introduced. 
Its feeding properties are immense. Cattle and hogs thrive 
on this and keep perfectly healthy. It is the richest in 
feeding value of any sort known. From the reports of 
our customers and the yield we had the past season 100 
bushels per acre should be an ordinary yield. Robust, 
vigorous grower, stands up well, never known to lodge. 
It is simply immense. Wet weather seldom affects its 
color. On light, sandy lands it has proved more profit- 
able than rye, one grower reporting it outyielded rye § 
tows 

Is it not glorious to have such an excellent grain to 
take the place of the old common bearded Barleys that 
have been on the market so long? We candidly believe, 
Mr. Farmer, that any up-to-date maltster will pay 5 to 
10 cents a bushel premium for this Barley, it is so excel- 
lent for malting. ; 

When you once grow this Barley your neighbors will see its magnificent beauty and size. They will help you 
thresh out 70 to 120 bushels per acre in good seasons. They, too, will want seed of this sort. Be proud of it, don’t 
give it away cheap, ask them at least $1.00 a bushel for the seed; they will gladly pay it, and you can get it.” 

We have tested this marvelous Barley beside Silver King, Mandscheuri, Highland Chief, Manshury and others 
and found it better than any, and far superior to most of them. ‘The stock which we offer is choice and all northern 
Michigan grown and as our crops were so large, we have a large stock, therefore, we make our prices extremely low 
for such a valuable sort. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; qt. 20c. Not prepaid: 14 pk. 20c; pk. 30c; bu. (48 Ibs.) $1.00; 2% to 10 bu. 
90c per bu; 10 to 20 bu. 85e per bu; 20 bu. or more, 80c per bu. Lots of 2% bu. or more put up in new cotton seam- 
less bags worth l1%e each, free. = 

You send your order to reach us before March 10th you may deduct 5c per bu. from the above prices. 


NOTE LOW PRICES ABOVE. 


If market declines and you see lower quotations, or if you want larger 
quantity, write for our WEEKLY FARM SEED PRICE LIST. 


SUCCESS BEARDLESS SPRING 
BARLEY. 


SUCCESS BEARDLESS SPRING BARLEY.—This is positively the earliest, 
heaviest yielding and hardiest variety of beardless hulled barley that is on 
the market today, no matter what is claimed for others. We have tried it 
beside the others, all of them. If this were a hulless barley it would be nearly 
equal to our Northern Michigan Hulless, as it is also raised by us in northern 
Michigan where the best barley in the United States is produced. It is absolutely 
beardless, therefore it is as clean and easy to handle as oats. Can be fed with Pe SS AS 
safety to any stock and it makes a valuable feed. For malting purposes it leads ix . : 
the procession, so to speak, as there are none better. We have heard maltsters . é } f 
have offered a premium for this variety and we are not surprised at this as it 
is deserving of a fancy price. One seedsman claims that a customer wrote him 


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that he raised 154 bushels on one acre, another seedsman says that it has pro- A. SUGE ESS 

duced 80 bushels on good land per acre, and we claim for it that we know it to 


be a very heavy cropper, yielding commonly 50 to 75 bushels per acre, which = $$ 
makes it a very profitable crop to raise. @ ARD B 
Sow Success Beardless Barley, which you get from us, as early as you can, 
as being grown so far north it is very hardy and frosts do not hurt it. The As Gr 
straw is strong and will support the heads no matter how well filled and heavy. Own iN 
If sown early it will head two or three days later than Winter Rye and will 
ripen nearly a week sooner. . MICHIGA 
Let us again repeat: THERE IS NO BETTER BEARDLESS BARLEY 
(with hull) ON THE MARKET TODAY. Don’t be persuaded to pay higher 
prices for other varieties. There is always a great demand for this variety, 
and although our stock is large we advise you to order early. Order in January 
or February. Sow in March or April. (Can be sown in May.) Harvest in June 
or July. Have early feed if needed. Our prices are extremely low, as we had 
enormous crop. Our stock is fine. 


Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; qt.20c. Not prepaid: Pk. 35c; bu. 
$1.00; 24, to 10 bus. 95c per bu.: 10 bu. or more 85c per bu. 

If you send your order to reach us before March 10, deduct 5 cents per bush- 
el from above prices. Lots of two bushels or more put up in new cotton bags 
worth 18c, free. 


If market declines. or you see lower quotation, or if you want a larger 
quantity, write for our WEEKLY FARM SEED PRICE LIST. 


REMEMBER, MICHIGAN GROWN BARLEY IS THE BEST. 


ISBELL’S TESTED NORTHERN GROWN SEEDS. 65 


COW PEAS, SOJA BEAN AND FIELD PEAS. 


COW PEAS. 


COW PEAS are in reality a bean and should not be 
sown or planted here in the north earlier than June 1. 

The Cow Pea is the greatest soil renovator ever 
known. The growing crop makes poor land rich, and rich 
land better, swells the pocketbook of the farmer, making 
him happy in any kind of weather. At the same time 
producing an enormous amount of forage for green or dry 
feed. A pea that has been designated The Poor Man’s 
Bank. 

Phe past three cold, wet seasons have been somewhat 
against the successful growing of Cow Peas in Michigan 
and the other lake states, but on poor, sandy soils they 
grow a great deal better than clover and enrich the soil 
faster. 

It takes 1% bushels for an acre. There are a large 
number of varieties, but we list only a few, and these are 
the most popular in this section. 

WHIPPOORWILL.—A favorite early bunch growing 
variety, has brown speckled seed, which are more easily 
gathered than from the vine growing sorts. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; qt. 28c. Not pre- 
paid: Qt. 12c; ™% pk. 35ce; pk. 60c; bu. $2.25; bags free. 

EXTRA EARLY BLACK-EYE.—This pea matures its 
crop two or three weeks ahead of the ordinary Large 
or Black-Eye Pea. The peas are of medium size, very 
productive, and on account of their extreme earliness are 
of great value to our market gardeners. 

- Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; qt. 30ce. 
paid: Qt. 15e; % pk. 50c; pk. 85c; bu. $3.00. 

VELVET BEAN.—The Great Nitrogen Gatherer. A 
worthy rival of the cow pea. This new forage plant is 
creating a great sensation in some sections. Claims are 
made that its nitrogen gathering properties surpass those 
of-the Cow Pea. It is the rankest grower of any of the 
legumes. Drilled one-half bushel per acre in rows 4 feet 
apart, they will cover the ground 1 to 2 feet deep, with a 
mass of foliage and vines 10 to 12 feet long, no matter 
how poor the soil. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4e; qt. 35e. 
paid: Qt. 20c; % pk. 50c; pk. 90c; bu. $3.25. 


Not pre- 


Not pre- 


SOJA OR SOY BEAN. 


The Soy Bean is a legume brought to America from 
Japan some ten years ago and is attaining much favor- 
able prominence, especially in Kansas and Massachusetts, 
where it is largely grown. This plant is of upright 
growth, from 1% to 2 feet in height. It is a superior for- 
age plant and produces from 10 to 25 bushels of beans per 
acre of greater richness than linseed meal and nearly as 
rich as cotton seed or gluten meal, taking the place of 
either. One-third to one-half bushel of seed is planted per 
acre, with a-drill preferably, three or four inches apart in 
row and rows 30 in. apart. Soja or Soy Beans should 
be planted in May or June or as soon as the ground is 
well warmed. They withstand drought to an extraor- 
dinary degree and never fail to produce a crop. 


YELLOW SOJA, or SOY BEAN.—This variety ripens 
in northern counties of Michigan and northern New York 
where it has been grown 2 to 3 feet high, heavily podded 
with seed, and yielding 6 to 8 tons per acre. It is a vari- 
ety either for feeding green or for silo, being a plant rich 
in nitrogen. It is unsurpassed as a soil improving crop. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; qt. 28ce. 
paid: Qt. 12¢; 14 pk. 40c; pk. 70c; bu. $2.50. 

‘EXTRA EARLY BLACK.—A very distinct jet black 
variety introduced by Mr. EH. E. Evans, the Soja Bean 
expert of northern Michigan. He says of it: ‘I consider 
it by all odds the best for the North yet introduced.’ Ex- 
tra Early Black is sure to ripen in the Northern states. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; qt. 30c. 
paid: Qt. 15c; % pk. 50c; pk. 85c; bu. $3.00. 


Not pre- 


Not pre- 


FIELD PEAS.—Peas are scarce and high this season. 


PEAS are a paying crop in many ways. 


in the elements that improve the 


FIRST: They can be grown in almost any climate, and on nearly any soil. 
SECOND: ‘They are a profitable crop to grow, in that the peas when threshed are as staple as wheat, and can 
always be marketed. 
THIRD: They stand in the front rank as a fodder plant, being very rich 
muscle, bone .and nervous system. 
FOURTH: 


As much of the crop as may be desired can be fed green, the balance may be used as dry feed, or 


the peas can be threshed and sold; last, but equally, perhaps, more important still, as a renovator of the soil, they 


rank next to clover, and can be readily grown where clover will not thrive. 


Their manurial value is a point that 


should not be lost sight of, particularly by those who have grown wheat year after year, and upon ground no longer 


producing large crops. 


FIELD PEAS should be sown early in April, two bushels per acre. 


1144 to 2-bushels eaeh per acre. 
then be drilled in. 


If sown with oats for fodder and hay, sow 


f The peas should be sown first and plowed under, about 4 inches deep. the oats may 
The crop will be ready for cutting when the:-oats are in the mild and pods formed on the Peas. 


This- makes fodder and hay that will double the flow of milk. 


maker. 


ment. 


much pea hay. 


free. 


cattle. 


per bu. 


Golden Vine Pea. 


EARLY HEAVY CROPPER. 


King of Field Peas. Early Heavy Cropper isa money 
Yields enormous crops. 


This Pea is earlier, sweeter and hardier than any 
other Field Pea, and contains twice as much nourish- 
it is a tall variety furnishing a large amount of 
nourishing pea hay and is truly a valuable pea. 

Twelve bushels of Heavy Cropper Peas at $1.50 per 
bushel, costing $18.00, will produce 300 bushels. 
mon Field Peas, 12 bushels at $1.00 per bushel, costing 
$12.00, will produce but little over 100 bushels. 
Cropper, while costing 1% times as much as comnion 
varieties produces three times any pea and twice as 
Which is the money maker? 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; qt. 25e. 
prepaid: Qt. 10c; % pk. 25c; pk. 45e; bu. $1.60; 214 bu. 
or more at $1.50 per bu. 


HOG FOOD PEA.—This is a productive field pea 
and very profitable to grow, turn hogs in before ripe, 
gives more pasturage than any other crop for hogs or 
Yields 40 to 60 bushels peas per acre. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; qt. 25c. 
prepaid: Qt. 10c; pk. 35c; bu. $1.25; 2% to 10 bus. 
$1.20 per bu; 10 bu. or more, $1.15 per bu. 

GOLDEN VINE.—A grand prolific field pea. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; qt. 25c. Not pre- 
paid: Qt. 10c; pk. 40c; bu. $1.45; 21% to 10 bus. $1.40 


Com- 


Heavy 


Not 


In cotton bags worth 18c., 


Not 


Bags free. 


Early Heavy Cropper. 


SCOTCH BLUE.—A choice field pea. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; qt. 25c. 
bu. $1.35; 2% to 10 bus. $1.30 per bu. 

BLUE CANADA.—Very productive blue pea. 

Prices, same as Scotch Blue. 

If the market declines and you see a lower quotation or if you want larger 
quantities, write for our Weekly Farm Seed Price List. 

CANADA WHITE FIELD PEA.—Valuable for northern climates for cattle 
feeding and when sown with oats are excellent hog feed. 
pigeons, ete., and for green soiling. 

Prices by mail postpaid: Pkt. 4¢; qt. 25c. 
$1.40; 2% to 10 bus. $1.35 per bu. 


Not prepaid: Qt. 10c; pk. 40c; 


Rank growing vines. 


Used as feed for 


Not prepaid: Qt. 10c; pk. 40c; bu, 


66 S. M. ISBELL & CO.’S CATALOG OF RELIABLE SEEDS. 


CHOICE SELECTED NORTHERN GROWN 
SEED CORN. 


The Seed We Offer is Grown for this Purpose, Carefully Selected and Shelled. 


We have for years made a careful study of the best varieties of corn grown in the United States, and fully ap- 
appreciating the great importance to the farmer of good field crops, especially seed corn. We hold that corn grown 
in Michigan is far preferable for planting in the Eastern, Middle and Southern states, to the Western grown. Corn 
grown in Michigan will mature sooner and make a far better yield than the Western grown. Our seed corn will 
do better in the West than their own to plant. We have given particular attention to this department of our busi- 
ness, and have made selection and improvement of farm seeds a specialty, exercising great care to secure the best 
varieties, thoroughly cleaned, and of the finest possible variety. 

We make it an invariable rule to test our seeds carefully before sending out, and our customers may depend on 
getting seed corn that will grow perfectly under favorable circumstances. 

TO AVOID DELAY when ordering LATE in the season, it would be well to mention your second choice, or state 
whether we shall send a sort adapted to your locality or refund the money, provided we are sold out of your first 
choice at the time your order arrives. 

(= It only costs about 20 cents an acre to use our Carefully Selected and Tested Seed Corn. Is it wise to risk 
doubtful corn from the crib? 


Special Offer to Those Who Order Seed Corn Early. 


IF YOU WILL SEND US YOUR ORDER FOR SEED CORN SO AS TO REACH US BY MARCH 10TH YOU MAY 
DEDUCT 5 CTS. PER BU. FROM THE PRICES GIVEN; THIS DOES NOT HOLD GOOD ON ORDERS RECEIVED 
AFTER MARCH 10TH; THIS DOES NOT APPLY TO SWEET CORN. 


EARLIEST OF EARLY DENTS. AN EXTRA EARLY CORN. 
Large Yielding. Eight Rowed. 


This is an extremely early corn (claimed by some of our 
farmers to be the very earliest) and as the illustration shows 
is an eight rowed corn, neither a Dent nor a Flint, but might 
be called a hybrid Dent. We consider this one of the most 
valuable early corns ever sent out for it will produce larger 
erops under unfavorable conditions than any other. This 
variety is a god-send to the farmers of the New England 
states, northern Michigan, Wisconsin and Minnesota, where 
the shortness of the season makes it difficult to ripen the 
eorn, as it is able to endure conditions of extremely wet 
seasons to that of very dry, in a way that is a satisfaction 
to the farmer. 

But the most valuable thing about this corn is that it 
ean stand the changes of the weather and is but little injured 
by heat or cold, so much so that it could be called semi-hardy 
and is especially adapted to those locations where short sea- 
sons and early frosts make corn an uncertain crop. In 1903 
Mr. Geo. Petty, of Spring Arbor, Mich., reported that he 
planted this variety on June 2d and on August 21st the corn 
was dead ripe and he harvested 134 bus. per acre of assorted 
eorn so good that we bought it of him for seed corn. 
Another valuable feature of this corn is that it will produce 
a large amount of leaves making it very desirable for fod- 
der. It is planted largely by stock raisers who follow the 
plan of feeding corn in the bundle without husking, as the 
slim ears are easy for the young cattle to get hold of and 
there is no danger of choking. The stalk grows from six 
to seven feet high with the ear about three feet from the 
ground. The stalk is covered with dense foliage and aver- 
ages two to three ears on every stalk. The grain -is very 
broad and of extremely clear golden yellow and makes a 
very rich yellow meal. It is eight rowed and is of good size 
and shape with a small cob. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; sample ear 25c; qt. 
25e. Not prepaid: Qt. 10c; % pk. 25e; pk. 40; bu. $1.35; 
2% bus. and over, $1.30 per bu. in cotton bags worth 18c., free. 

IMPROVED GENUINE EARLY PRIDE OF THE 
NORTH.—A very early golden Dent variety, ripening with 
Flint sorts, and can be successfully grown as far north as 
any other variety of Dent Corn. Stalks small, with broad 
leaves. Ears short, 12 to 16 rowed, well filled. Grain long, 
yellow. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; sample ear, 20c; qt. 
25¢e. Not prepaid: Qt. 10c; 1% pk. 20e; pk. 30c; bu. $1.00; 
2% bu. or more at 90e per bu. in cotton bags worth 18c., free. 


AMERICAN PRIDE EARLY YELLOW 
DENT CORN. 


Magnificent Variety of Special Merit Adapted to 
All Kinds of Soil. 


The following is the introducer’s description: ‘Thought 
by many to be the handsomest variety in the world. It came 
from a careful selection by an expert corn grower, who has 
had seventeen years’ experience. It has taken four prem- 
iums at the Ohio State Fair. It is truly a big sight to see a 
lot of it, either on the ear or shelled. In 1898 it yielded over 
eighty-five bushels of shelled corn per acre with no rain, 
and the past season yielded over one hundred bushels of 
shelled corn per acre. It is a wonderfully strong grower 
and the ears grow very large and handsome for a corn that 
is sure to ripen in from eighty-five to one hundred days. It 
is one of the most beautifully colored, long-eared yellow corn 
in the world, and the grains are long, making it very hand- Earliest of Early Dents. 
some in appearance. It is bound to please every one who 
plants it. It will stand drought to a remarkable degree. 

Seventy pounds of ears have shelled sixty-four pounds of shelled corn. It will bring the highest market price. Makes 
beautiful meal.’’ 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; sample ear 20c; qt. 25e. Not prepaid: Qt. 10c; % pk. 22c; pk. 35c; bu. 
$1.10; in lots of 2% bu. or more at $1.00 per bu. in cotton bags worth 18c., free. 


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ISBELL’S SURE THING CORN. 


We are sure that this variety of Corn will prove the greatest early heavy yielding corn in America! No need of 
Waiting years for a return. This corn planted any time in May will give you inside of 100 days $40 to $60 for each 
and every acre you plant! This grand new, distinct variety is neither a White Dent nor a Yellow Dent, but about half 
way between. The kernels on the tip of the ear having purple caps. It is truly a wonderful novelty of great merit 
and will prove to be a great money maker for corn growers in sections where heretofore corn growing has not been 
very profitable. It is suitable for all climates and soils, grows ears of good size and matures early. For many 
years we have made the varieties of field corn a careful study, and through investigation we have seen samples of 
corn growing in nearly every state in the Union, and personally tested them with the object of securing an early 
maturing variety that would yield the most shelled corn to the acre, and at the same time command the highest 
market price. We are confident that we have attained to this end in our ‘Sure Thing,’ purple tip dent corn. 
which is a product of Michigan, the state that produces enormous quantities of the varieties of vegetables and field 
seeds for seed purposes. 

Isbell’s “‘Sure Thing’? corn makes a crop a sure thing and makes big profits a sure thing, and that is what every 
eorn grower wants. Fifty well selected ears of this beautiful purple tip variety will make a bushel of shelled corn. 
No matter whether this is planted on high or low ground, whether the season is a good one or a poor one, the yield 


it produces is wonderful. 


Prices, by mail, postpaid: pkt. 4c; sample ear 25c; qt. 30c. 


bu. $1.65; 2% bu. or more $1.55 per bu. 


Not prepaid: qt. 15ce; % pk. 30c; pk. 50c; 


243 bushel and over are put up in good cotton bags worth 18c each. 


If your order reaches us before March 10th you may deduct ten cents per bushel. 


PRIDE OF 


This corn is especially adapted to central Michigan 
and reasonably sure to ripen every year. This has been 
proven in the past seasons when this corn yielded 165 
bushels of good sound corn per acre. 


THE PRIDE OF MICHIGAN. is by all odds the larg- 
est 100-day Yellow Dent Corn that can be grown success- 
fully in Michigan. Stalks grow about seven to eight feet 
high and sets the ears three and a half to four feet from 
the ground. A wonderful peculiarity of this corn is that 
it never produces a barren stalk. Every one has an ear 
and generally two and sometimes three. The type is 
very even. Ears measuring eight to eleven inches in 
length, they are very uniform in size and shape with six- 
teen to eighteen straight rows of deep pure golden yellow 
Kernels set on a small sized cob, which is well filled out 
over the tip and butt. The grains are of good size, long, 
flat and closely set together, deeply dented and solidly 
filled the entire surface of the ear. We call this a hun- 
dred-day corn, but it often ripens in ninety-five days of 
average corn weather. In its yield it will surpass all 
other varieties that will ripen in Michigan. It is in every 
Way a distinct type of corn. No other variety possesses 


MICHIGAN. 


the many and wonderful features that it does. It is 
adapted to a wide range of soil and variety of climates, 
wherever it has been tried it has proved a paying crop 
where other sorts were grown at a loss. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; sample ear 25c; 
qt. 25e. Not prepaid: Qt. 10c; % pk. 25e; pk. 40c; bu. 
$1.35; 214 bu. or over, at $1.30 per bu. in good cotton bags, 
free. 


MICHIGAN YELLOW DENT, a standard variety.— 
Early, ripening only a few days later than the Pride of 


the North; ears are of good size and symmetrical; color, 
bright golden yellow; grain deep; cob small, and there- 
fore dries out very quickly as soon as ripe. 

Michigan Yellow Dent is too well known to need ex- 
tended description. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; sample ear 25c; 
qt. 25e. Not prepaid: Qt. 10c; %& pk. 20c; pk. 30c; bu. 
$1.00. In lots of 21% bu. or over at 90c per bu. in cotton 
bags, free. 


IOWA GOLD MINE. 


In this grand corn farmers will find a veritable mine 
of wealth. It is early, ripening only a fer; days later 
than our Pride of Michigan; ears are of g)od size and 
Symmetrical; color a bright golden yellow, as handsome 
as a twenty gold coin just from the mint; grain is very 
deep; cob small; Seventy pounds of ear corn makes 60 
to 64 pounds of shelled corn, and in hauling to market 
Weighs out five bushels more to the wagon load than com- 
mon varieties in the same size wagon. We have seen many 
selected ears of this variety which produced 64 pounds of 


shelled corn and only six pounds of cobs to the bushel. 
This is an unparalleled record. It cannot be equaled by 
any other corn in the world. We most highly recommend 
it to our customers in the same latitude as Iowa. 


Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; sample ear 25c; 
qt. 25c. Not prepaid: Qt. 10c; % pk. 20c; pk. 35c; bu. 
$1.25. in lots of 21% bu. or more $1.15 per bu. in cotton 
bags worth 18c, free. 


68 S. M. ISBELL & CO”S CATALOG OF RELIABLE SEEDS. 


KING OF EARLIEST, “S542 RACE HORSE YELLOW DENT. 


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This is a very early maturing variety of Dent Corn. The stalks are somewhat slender growing about six feet 

in height, producing one to two ears to stalk. The ears are medium size with small dark cob, well filled with 
quite slender, but deep grains, shelling large quantities of corn to the ear. The kernels are of bright orange yellow 
and with us this variety produces fully ripened ears in 90 days. It is excellent for the short cool seasons such 


King of Earliest. 


In ordering late give second 
choice; this may save time, for if 
we are sold out of the kind you 
order, your money will be re- 
turned. 


as we have had the past two years and produces corn of finer quality than the 
Flint types as well as being more productive. With a record of many years 
good crops through drought and flood, through fat and lean years this variety 
has stood the test and we would urge you to plant largely of it. 


Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; sample ear 20c; qt. 25c. Not prepaid: 
Qt. 10c; % pk. 20c; pk. 35e; bu. $1.15; 2% bus. or more at $1.10 per bu., put 
up in good cotton bags worth 18c, free. 


COLOSSAL YELLOW DENT. 


The Largest Corn in Existence. 


We take great pleasure in introducing to our friends for the first time this 
new Giant Corn and trust that it will receive aS warm a greeting and secure 
as firm a friendship among our more Southern Corn growers as that accorded 
the Earliest of Early Dent by the farmers of the North. Wherever we have 
sent samples for trial it has made enormous yields of both corn and fodder, 
and has been pronounced by experts to be the most perfect Yellow Dent Field 
Corn on the market today as toa size of ear, smallness of cob and length and 
quality of grain. It is the largest corn in existence, an enormous yielder and 
wonderfully vigorous in growth. It is almost drought-proof, withstanding the 
hot, blistering sun better than any other sort. For so large a corn it is re- 
markably early, maturing in 100 to 110 days. The ears will average a good 
foot in length and are well filled from tip to butt with large, bright yellow 
grain closely and evenly set on a very small cob. The fodder is excellent and 
abundant and of first quality. Farmers can make more money growing this 
eorn for seed than any variety we know of, for every neighbor who sees a field 
of it will need no other inducement to plant Colossal the next season. As we 
have but a limited supply of seed stock we would request our friends to place 
their orders early. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; sample ear 25c; qt. 25e. Not prepaid: 
% pk. 25ce; pk. 40c; bu. 1.40; 21% bus. or over at $1.30 per bu., bags free. 


ISBELL’S FIRST CHOICE DENT CORN. 
YELLOW DENT. 


We have been looking for 
several years for an extra 
good Yellow Dent Corn 
that would meet the require- 
inents in regards to yield, 
quality and earliness, that 
could be sold at a moder- 
ate price, and here we 
have it. So well pleased 
are we with it that we call 
it Isbell’s First Choice. 

This excellent variety 
possesses so many good 
points that we offer it as 
one of the best early yel- 
low dent corns. The plant 
is strong, deep rooted, and 
stocky, enabling it to with- 
stand drought in a remark- 
able manner. The corn ma- 
tures in eighty days from 
planting, this makes it 
very valuable to farmers 
in the northern tier of 
states. It is a very heavy 
yielding variety, nearly all 
stalks bearing two ears, 
some three and but few 
less than two. The ears are medium sized with a very small cob, which is 
covered from tip to tip with a beautiful golden yellow dent corn. The ears 
average from eight to ten inches in length, and are very uniform in size with 
straight rows showing that it is highly bred. The kernels are very Geep and 
are plump, hard, and well matured clear to the tip of ear, it will yield more 
pounds of shelled corn per bushel of ears than many of the late varieties. 
This is one of the best varieties for the silo, many preferring it to the so called 
ensilage corn. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; sample ear 20c; qt. 25c. Not prepaid: 
Qt. 10ce; % pk. 20e; pk. 35ce; bu. $1.10; in lots of 2% or more bu. at $1.00 per 
bu. in cotton bags worth 18c each, free. ; ‘ 

WHITE CAP YELLOW DENT.—It is a strong grower, resists heat and 
drought; yields large crops on thin soil; matures in 90 to 100 days, stalks 8 to 
10 feet high, ears 8 to 10 inches long, well filled with 16 to 18 rows, packed 
solidly on a small red cob. The outer end of the grain is white and deeply 
dented, balance amber yellow. The fodder is abundant and of superior quality. 
Many of our customers who have tried this think it the best variety. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; sample ear 20c; qt. 25c. Not prepaid: 
Qt. 10c; % pk. 20c; pk. 32c; bu. $1.10; 2%% bu. or more at $1.05 per bu. put 
in cotton bags worth 18c each, free. 


SPECIAL OFFER TO THOSE WHO ORDER SEED CORN EARLY. 


If you will send us your order for Seed Corn so as to reach us by March 
10th you may deduct 5c per bu. from the prices given, this does not hold 
good on orders received after March 10. This does not apply to Sweet Corn. 


If the market declines and you see a lower quotation or if you want a 
large quantity write for our Weekly Farm Seed Price List. 


ISBELL’S TESTED NORTHERN GROWN SEEDS. 69 


FLINT CORNS. 


There is no doubt but what most of the varieties of flint corn are earlier than any of the dent varieties. If you 
wish to grow corn for the matured corn only and live in any of the northern states it is much safer to plant some flint 
variety. There is no telling when we will have a short or unfavorable season and in such cases the ones that have 
planted flint corn are very fortunate and will most likely harvest a good crop, while if they had planted what is 
known as Western or Dent corn they would have received no crop of matured corn. 

If you want your corn thoroughly ripe, plant Our 60 Day Flint or Our Smut-Nose Corns. If you want to get the 
hardiest, most vigorous, quick ripening and heaviest yielding varieties, get your seed from us. 


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AN EXTRA EARLY YELLOW FLINT VARIETY. 


This corn has given us for the last three years the best 
crop of well matured ears of any variety raised. We have had 
very poor “corn weather’ for several years up until 1905, yet. we 
have had good crops of 60 DAY FLINT every year. It is the 
earliest corn we know of. In a favorable season it will be 
ready to cut the last of August, even if not planted until June. 
For places where ordinary corns do not mature or where it is 
desirable to plant late or where it is necessary to get the corn 
off the land very early, our 60 DAY FLINT will be found of 
great value. 

The ears are of medium length and have 8 rows of very 
large, deep yellow kernels and are filled right out to the tip. 
In this respect it surpasses any other corn we ever Saw, as 
every ear, when grown on good land is filled out perfectly. 

The stalks grow abcut 6 feet high and have an abundance 
of large leaves, so that they make the very best of fodder. 

Most stalks have two good ears and some have three. On 
a hill containing 4 stalks we have counted 10 ears. While the 
ears are not as long as some kinds, yet so many more are pro- 
duced and they have such large kernels that the yield is very 
large. 

If planted early OUR 60 DAY FLINT can be cut in time to 
put wheat on land in September and if planting is delayed for 
any reason, even up to the 10th of June in the most northern 
section of this country, the crop will usually mature well. We 
planted this corn one year as late as the 17th of June and had a 
good crop. 

We do not know as this corn would mature in Alaska, but 
we do know there are many thousand bushels grown in Northern 
Michigan and Canada, and if you live in a section where any corn 
matures, you may be sure this will. 

We offer this year some very fine, perfectly matured seed of 
our own growing and which is from only the best ears and is of 
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Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; qt. 25c; sample ear, 20c. 
Not prepaid: Qt. 10c; % pk. 25c; pk. 40e; bu. $1.40; 2% to 10 bu. 
$1.35 per bushel, in new cotton bags, free. 


SMUT NOSE, or EARLY RED BLAZED.—The experience of 
the last two seasons demonstrated that this is one of the hardiest 
field corns in cultivation. It is not only early, but will endure 
uninjured a degree of cold and wet that would be fatal to most 
other sorts. Stalks, medium height, with few suckers, dark 
green with red or bronze markings. Leaves, broad, green at 
base, but bronze at top, particularly while the plant is young. 
Ears, long, eight-rowed, well filled, small at base. Grain, flinty 
ire of fine quality, bright yellow at base of ears, but red at the 
ips. 


Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; qt. 25c; sample ear, 20e. 
Not prepaid: Qt. 10c; % pk. 20c; pk. 35c; bu. $1.15; 21% to 10 


ff bu. $1.10. 
} THOROUGHBRED FLINT.—This large, early White Flint 


Corn has proved itself the largest bearing Flint Corn in eculti- Sixty Day Flint. 
; vation. A wonderful yielder, bearing from three to four ears, 
Smut Nose. 12 to 15 inches long on one stalk. 


Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; qt. 25c. Not prepaid: Qt. 10c; % pk. 20c; pk. 35c; bu. $1.30. In lots of 2% 
bus. or more $1.25 per bu. in cotton bags worth 18c, free. 
If the market declines and you see a lower quotation or if you want a large quantity write for our Weekly Farm 


Seed Price List. 


70 S. M. ISBELL & CO.”S CATALOG OF RELIABLE -SEEDS. 


FIELD CORN.—Continued. 
IMPROVED LEAMING CORN. 


This has long been considered one of the best yellow Dent varieties, both for grain and fodder. It is medium 
early and will ripen well in some parts of this state. The ears are large with very deep, bright yellow kernels. The 
cob is small. The stalks grow to a medium height and often produce two large ears and make first-class fodder. 
This corn succeeds well on nearly all soil and will produce large crops of high grade deep yellow corn and will 
ripen anywhere south of Central Michigan. This is one of the best varieties to sow for fodder and ensilage as well 
as for grain. We offer some wery choice seed, of the most improved strain, grown for us in Michigan. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; sample ear 20c; qt. 25c. Not prepaid: Qt. 10c; % pk. 20c; pk. 35e; 1 bu. 
$1.15; 2 bu. or more $1.10. 

MICHIGAN WHITE DENT.—The brightest silver colored corn grown and there is no corn in existence that 
makes a finer showing when shelled. The ears are very large, extra long, medium depth of kernel not having as deep 
kernels aS some, but rather on the broad order, extremely firm and solid. It weighs like lead and shells out remark- 
ably well; it matures early, having originated in a latitude several degrees north of this; it is very hardy, having 
a broad kernel which assures strong germinating power. This cannot be said of the long, thin pointed kernels 
yet it will shell as many pounds to the bushel as any other corn. Too much cannot be said by way of recommenda- 
tion for this corn. We urge you, brother farmer, to try at least a peck, if not more of this and decide for yourself. 

Our seed will be somewhat limited on this variety and we have picked it very select, so we would urge you to 
order early and at least get a Start. 


Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; sample ear, 25c; qt. 25c. Not prepaid: Qt. 10c; 1% pk. 20e; pk. 35e; bu. 
$1.25; 21%% bus. or more $1.20 per bu. 


SNOW WHITE DENT.—A remarkably high yielding pure white corn. Ears average 10% in. long and 7% in. 
in circumference. Stalks are never barren, but are bred to produce but one ear, in which the plant puts all its 
energies, often yielding 100 bus. to the acre. In every way it is the best milling corn in the world. It is unequaled 
as a pure white middle section corn. 


Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; sample ear 25c; qt. 25¢e. Not prepaid: Qt. 10c; 1% pk. 25e; pk. 40c; bu. $1.40. 
In lots of 2% bu. or more, $1.30 per bu., in cotton bags worth 18c, free. 


ENSILAGE AND FODDER CORN. 


Sweet corn and Pop corn on pages 36 and 37. 

If planted in drills, which should be about three and a half feet 
apart, 12 to 16 quarts per acre are required; if sown broadcast, 2 to 
214 bushels are required to the acre. 


RED COB FODDER OR ENSILAGE CORN.—This is beyond doubt 
the best fodder corn, either to feed green right from the field, to put 
up for the silo, or to cure and stack away. It is pure white corn, crop- 
ping as high as 45 tons of fodder per acre. It is sweet, tender and 
juicy, and furnishes more nourishment than any other variety; has 
short joints and therefore abundance of leaves, and grows to a fair 
height, but not over large and coarse stalked as some varieties. It is 
adapted to every section of the country, although it will not ripen in 
Northern states but matures enough to come in full milk, which is 
just the right state to cut and to take care of it. It will make two 
and three good sized ears on every stalk. 


Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; qt. 25c. Not prepaid: Qt. 
10ce; % pk. 18e; pk. 30c; bu. 90c. In lots of 2 bu. or more at 85c per 
bu.; bags free. 


EVERGREEN FODDER SWEET CORN.—This is one of the most 
valuable items on the list for stock farmers and one which they should 
devote more land to. The demand for it is constantly growing, and it 
has everywhere proved highly satisfactory. Our corn will yield a large 
quantity of fodder which is rich and nutritious. Valuable for feeding 
hogs and milch*cows. Dairy farmers will find that our Evergreen fod- 
der corn is fully double the value of field corn for fodder purposes. 
It has a good stalk filled with large, succulent leaves, which are greatly 
relished by stock. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; qt. 25ce. Not prepaid: Qt. 
10e; % pk. 25e; pk. 40e; bu. $1.45. In lots of 2% bu. or more at $1.35 
per bu. in cotton bags, free. 


‘ CUBAN GIANT ENSILAGE CORN.—For cutting green for fodder, 
/ and for soiling, we consider Cuban Giant the best variety grown. It 
y is sweet, tender and juicy, furnishes more nourishment than any other 
variety, has short joints, abundance of leaves and grows to a great 
height. It is adapted to every section of the country. Do not fail to 
give this corn a trial this season, for we know if once grown you will 
plant it every season. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; qt. 25e. Not prepaid: Qt. 10c; 
1% pk. 18e; pk. 30e; bu. $1.00. In lots of 2 bu. or more at 95c per bu. 
in cotton bags worth 18c, free. 


EARLIEST SWEET FODDER CORN.—We offer seed of Sugar Corn 
which is especially grown for fodder purposes, being of quick growth 
and early maturity. Sown at the rate of two bushels per acre in drills 
four feet apart it makes splendid stalks six to eight feet in height, 
which are of the finest quality for feeding green, cutting for ensilage, 
or curing for fodder. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; qt. 25c. Not prepaid: Qt. 
10c; % pk. 25e; pk. 45e; bu. $1.60. In lots of 21% bus. or more at $1.50, 
in cotton bags worth 18c, free. 

3 EARLY AMBER SUGAR CANE, or SORGHUM.—A much neglected, 

Red Cob Ensilage Corn. highly valuable plant. Notwithstanding its great adaptability as a food 

for live stock, it is only quite recently that the real value of Sorghum, 

or Sugar Cane, has attracted general attention. It can be profitably grown everywhere, from the extreme north to 

the extreme south, and on any ground adapted to the growth of corn. It grows right along through the severest and 

most prolonged droughts, so that a good yield may be expected from suitable soils in any season, after the plants 
have secured a good start. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; Ib 25ce; 3 Ibs. 50c. Not prepaid: Lb. 10c; 10 Ibs. 65c; 50 Ibs. or more at 5c 
per pound. 

BROOM CORN—IMPROVED EVERGREEN.—tThe best variety for cultivation, on account of color and quality of 
brush; ripens very early, grows about eight or ten feet high, brush of good length, fine and straight and always of 
green appearance when ripe. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; Ib. 25c; 3 Ibs. 60c. Not prepaid: 10 Ibs. 75e; 25 Ibs. $1.25; 100 Ibs. $3.50. 


KAFFIR CORN.—The average height is 6 feet. It is used as a green fodder, and as such is eagerly eaten by 
all cattle, hogs, etc., while the seed (50 or 60 bushels per acre) makes an excellent fattener. 


Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; Ib, 15e, Not prepaid: Lb, 8c; 10 Ibs, 65c; 25 Ibs, $1.10; 100 Ibs. $3.70. 


ISBELL’S TESTED NORTHERN GROWN SEEDS. 71 


JAPANESE OR BARNYARD MILLET (Panicum Crus-gali.) 
LEBEN Also called BILLION DOLLAR GRASS. 


This entirely distinct type of Millet was introduced into this country 
from Japan and has been greatly enlarged and improved. One seedsman 
immediately gave to it the startling and awe-inspiring name of ‘Billion 
Dollar Grass,’’ and while it staggers somewhat under such a load of im- 
mense wealth still it is in reality the most profitable millet for any farmer 
to grow today. At the Massachusetts Experiment station it attained a 
uniform height of seven feet. The yield per acre was at the rate of 11,207 
lbs. of straw; 66 7-10 bushels of seed, or 15 to 18 tons of green forage. 
Can be sown after the hay crop. The best soil on which to sow this millet 
is one which is in a fair condition of fertility and inclined to be wet rather 
than dry. There is no need of being without hay during the winter. We 
have heard of an instance where this wonderful millet produced three 
crops of hay during the season. : : 

Japanese Millet is adapted to all sections of the country. It does best 
on low ground. It requires less seed per acre than any other of the mil- 
lets, ten to fifteen pounds being sufficient. It is excellent for silage. It is 
the best crop for forage being very tender and sweet and highly relished 
by stock. It is fully equal to the best corn fodder as food for milch cows 
and we believe it to be better. Cows which have been feeding on well 
eared corn fodder will show an increase in milk, if changed to Japanese 
Millet fodder, and if changed back to corn fodder the quantity of milk will 

= decrease. The seed may be sown broadcast at 

- the rate of 15 lbs. per acre, but it is better 

to sow it in drills 12 to 18 inches apart using 

10 to 12 lbs. per acre, as this variety stools 

remarkably and should not be sown too thick. 

If sown in drills—which is better—reaches a 

height of 14 to 18 inches. Don’t fail to plant a 

liberal acreage of this truly wonderful millet 

and you will be fully repaid with the enormous 
crops of hay or seed that you harvest. 


Prices, by mail, pospaid: Pkt. 4c; Ib. 20ce. 
Not prepaid: 1% pk. 35e; pk. 50e; bu. (32 Ibs.) 
$1.65; 214 to 10 bus. $1.60; 10 bus. or more, $1.50 
per bu. Lots of 214 bus. or over put up in 
new seamless bags worth i6e each, free. 


In case the market declines and you see a 
lower quotation, or if you wish to buy in large 
quantity write to us for our Weekly Farm Seed 
Price List. 


NEW SIBERIAN MILLET 


Also called Steel Trust Millet and Earliest Rus- 
sian Millet. 


E Siberian Millet is a new and wonderfully 
Japanese or Barnyard Millet. productive forage plant from Russia which has 
Siven excellent results in the United States and 


is rapidly becoming a very popular Millet. It is 
extremely hardy, withstands drought wonderfully and is about two weeks earlier than the German Millet, growing 


3 to 4 feet in height, producing more leaves than either Hungarian or German. Its stooling properties are remark- 
able; as high as 41 stalks having been grown from one seed. The leaves start close to the ground and continue 
nearly to the top of the stem. Are very tender, making it a very excellent millet for hay; produces nearly twice 
as much hay per acre as German or Hungarian which is softer, and when cured is greener in color and stock eat it 
in preference to German or Hungarian Millet Hay. Siberian Millet is especially adapted to the Northern states as 
it is much earlier and more hardy than other varieties. The S. D. Experiment Station pronounces it ‘‘The most 
promising variety yet tested,’’ and the introducer of the Earliest Russian Millet says: “Go to the ends of the world 
in search of such a millet and you will come back without having found its superior.” - 

Seed can be sown after harvesting a crop of small grain and raise a good crop of seed and hay, leaving the 
ground in the best possible condition for the following season. These are hard facts. The seed costs more, but the 
yield is so enormous that the first cost is very small compared with the results. Remember that our seed is north- 
‘ern grown, consequently is more hardy than the average seed. We handle the best grade only which is equal to 
that offered by any seedsman. Don’t fail to plant liberally of it. 


Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; lb. 20c. Not prepaid: 1% pk. 20c; pk. 35e; bu. $1.20; 214 to 10 bus. $1.10 
per bu. Lots of 2% bus. and over put up in new seamless bags worth 18c each, free. 


Remember to write for our Farm Seed Price List, if you want a quantity, or if market declines and you see a 
lower quotation. 
All prices subject to market changes. 


GERMAN, or GOLDEN MILLET. (True Southern Grown Seed.) 
for hay, and for that purpose Southern Grown seed is much the best. 
Seed, and that means better hay. It is finer than that from Northern seed, and that means better hay. In fact it 
is our judgment, based on an experience of many years, that a farmer had better, from the standpoint of profits alone, 
Pay $2.00 a bushel for true Southern grown German Millet than to sow the best northern Millet as a gift. Millet 
seed produced in the North, even from Southern seed, becomes what we call common Millet. Not only does the 
Plant change in character, becoming coarser and much more dwarf, but the seed itself shows a change, and is read- 
ily distinguished by those experienced in handling it. Common Millet being always cheaper, the house offering true 
German Millet is at a disadvantage. 

It grows from 4 to 5 feet high, yielding an abundance of leaves; heads closely condensed 
seeds round, golden yellow, in rough sheaths. Sow one bushel to the acre. - 

We wish to say that any Millet offered and shipped by us as German Millet is TRUE SOUTHERN GROWN 
SEED, AND THAT ONLY. We have only one grade, THE BEST. 


Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; lb. 20c. Not prepaid: Pk. 45c; bu. $1.60; 214 to 10 bus. $1.50 per bu. 


We handle only one grade of each variety of Millet and that is the best that can be had. No seedsman can 
supply better. Lots of 214 bus. or more put up in new seamless cotton bags worth 18c each, free. Our Weekly 
Farm Seed Price List will save you money, if the market declines or you want a large quantity. Write for it if you 
see lower prices than ours. 


HUNGARIAN.—Preferred by some to German Millet as it is about a week earlier. Does not grow as large but 
makes finer hay. 


Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; Ib. 15c. Not prepaid: Pk. 35c; bu. $1.10; 214 to 10 bus. $1.00 per bu. 


COMMON MILLET.—Two weeks earlier than our German. Some like it best but it is not equal to our Germar 
or Golden for quantity and quality of hay. 


Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; Ib. 15c. Not prepaid: Pk. 35c; bu. $1.10; 2% to 10 bu. $1,00 per bu, 


In the North Millet is sown almost altogether 
It grows taller than does that from Northern 


; spikes very numerous; 


92 S. M. ISBELL & CO."S CATALOG OF RELIABLE SEEDS. 


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others, we do claim that when grown side by side with other 
varieties there are none that will produce larger average 
crops and there are very few that will equal them. 


Why is it so good? Because its roots run deep into the 
soil thus supplying the plant with moisture and food even in 
a dry season. It stools out and a single plant produces a 
number of large heads. It is plump and heavy, often weigh- 
ing 86 to 40 lbs. to the bu. The straw is very stiff and of 
medium height, holding up its large, well filled heads on the 
richest ground when other varieties lie flat. ‘‘The Johnson’’ 
are not side oats. The money you invest in the Johnson Oats 
for seed will yield a profit of 100 to 200 per cent. in the in- 
creased yield you will get over the common kind you have 
been planting. The extra cost of the seed of the Johnson 
over cOmmon oats is so light that no one can afford to plant the common 
varieties. A change of seed once in two or three years is absolutely essen- 
tial to growing good crops and when a change is made get the best variety 
possible. The Johnson will fill the bill every time. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; qt. 18ce; 3 qts. 45ce. Not prepaid: 
Qt. 08c; % pk. 15c; pk. 25c; bu. 80c. In lots of 2% to 10 bus. at 75c; 10 
bus. or more, at 70c. per bu. in cotton bags worth 18c, free. 


ENGLISH WONDER. 


Its Strong Points are Earliness, New Blood, Rust Proof, Strong Straw, 
Resists Drought, Great Yields. 

Why the American farmer does not change his seed oats oftener we 
cannot understand. No seed on earth flourishes as well and returns such 
bountiful crops by a change of seed as oats do. In 1900 we sent free to 
good oat farmers each a sample package of this new Oat for trial. And the reports we 
have in our office are something marvelous. The merits they report would fill a large 
volume. And this pleases us as we always aim to only send out to our customers some- 
thing far better than they have ever had before. 

The original seed of this sort was obtained direct from England, and was carefully 
planted. It proved to be very hardy and a vigorous grower. In height it averages about 
the same as our famous Johnson Oats. The straw is very stiff and is never known to 
lodge. It has a record of yielding 105 bushels to the acre, when other varieties in the 
same field yielded only 50 to 60 bus. The seed we offer of this sort is grown by us, 
therefore the genuine. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; qt. 16c; 3 qts. 40c. Not prepaid: Qt. 0%7c; % 
pk. 15e; pk. 25ce; bu. 70c. In lots of 24% bus. or more, at 65c; 10 bus. or over, at 60c. 
per bu. in cotton bags worth 18c, free. 


The Improved American Banner Qats. we offer this year carefully grown 
Seed, raised entirely from selected stock. The result of this care in selection is shown in 
the crop, which is the finest ever grown, and averaging upwards of 80 bushels to the 
acre. So that the seed now offered as the Improved Banner Oat is the very best, and 
every one should renew their stock at once. 

The grain is white, large and plump, ripens early, has a stiff straw of good length. 
It tetters freely and throws up a large number of stems, and therefore can be sown 
thinner than ordinary oats. Is as near rust proof as any oats can be. Every one who 
raises oats should try the variety. An oat that will yield 65 to 80 bushels to the acre, 
with ordinary culture, is good enough to raise and good enough for everybody to make 
a trial of. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; qt. 20c; 3 qts. 40c. Not prepaid: Qt. 10e; % 
pk. 15¢e; pk. 25ce; bu. 90c; 2% to 10 bus. at 85c; in lots of 10 bus. or more, at 80c per 
bu., in cotton bags worth 18c, free. 

If the market declines and you see a lower quotation, or if you want larger quan- 
tities, write for our Weekly Farm Seed Price List. 


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RENT PAYER. Yes, 
a veritable silver mine. 
First and last the John- 
son oats are the har- 
diest and healthiest 
oats to be found. Straw 
is strong, stiff and free 
from rust, the grain is 
heavy and bright as a 
new silver dollar. 


THE NEW JOHNSON OATS. 


The Most Productive and Profitable of all Oats. 


The claims which we make for this new variety are fully substantiated by the numerous 
testimonials which we received from our customers who have grown them in comparison 
with other varieties, which were highly recommended and claimed to be the “heaviest 
yielders.”” While we have never claimed as large yields for ‘“‘The Johnson Oats” as some 


English Wonder, 


ISBELL’S TESTED NORTHERN GROWN SEEDS. 73 


THE 
\ SENSATION 
OATS. 


44 lbs. to the 
Measured 4 
Bushel. LNW 


Sure Croppers, Very Heavy, Stout 
Straw, and Never Lodges, 
Which Accounts for Its 
Beautiful Color. 


—— SENSATION OATS == 


create a sensation and are the kind of oats to grow for sure, heavy plump 
grains with large per cent. of meat and small per cent. of hull; stiff straw that 
will save the crop until harvested. Heads long, heavy and full. They are 
noted for vigorous growth and large, white, plump, with thin hull, weighing 
40 Ibs. per bushel with ordinary thresher cleaning. On account of large per 
cent. of meat in the Kernel they are well suited for oat meal and other oat 
products. 


We unreservedly recommend the SENSATION OATS. They will yield 
from 65 to over 100 bushels per acre in ordinary farm cultivation. We don’t 
ask you to build your hopes on 200 or more bushels per acre. We believe we 
are dealing with intelligent people, and they realize such yields are impossible. 
We aim to gain and hold the confidence of our customers everywhere; and we 
believe that every farmer who sows our Sensation Oats will thank us for bring- 
ing to his notice such a profitable and sure cropping oats. One of Illinois’ 
progressive farmers planted in 1903, 18 kinds of oats; he reports as follows: 
“Your Sensation Oats are.the best oats in the world. They outweigh and out- 
yield any kind I ever grew.’’ 

They are in fact the heaviest oats ever introduced in the U. S. Very often 
weigh 50 Ibs. to the measured bushel. They surpass all other white oats in 
heavy weight, thin hull, shortness and plumpness of grain. Their strong 
straw adapts them to rich bottom ground where common oats will fall down 
and waste, and are enormously productive. 


Have you decided to devote part of the farm to the SENSATION OATS? 
It is one of the ways to make farming pay. 


Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; qt. 18c; 3 qts. for 45ce. Not prepaid: 
Qt. 08e; % pk. 18e: pk. 32c; bu. 75e; in lots of 2% to 10 bus. at 70e. per bu.; 
10 bu. or more at 65e per bu.; in bags worth 18ce, free. 


If you will send us your order for seed oats so as to reach us by March 
10th you may deduct five cents per bushel from the price given. This does 
not hold good on orders received after March 10th. 


SILVER MINE OATS. 


We have had quite a few inquiries for this oat, which induced us to give it a trial. It is a similar oat to Isbell’s 
New Johnson Oats, but not such a plump berry as it is, and matures a little later. SILVER MINE is a heavy yielding, 
heavy srowing, strong strawed variety, the grains are large, white, thin hulled and it is undoubtedly a good variety 
of oats. Our seed stock of SILVER MINE is true and pure, and we offer it at low prices. 


Sensation Oats. 


Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; qt. 14c; 3 qts. 35e. Not prepaid: Qt. Ge; pk. 18ce; bu. 65e; in lots of 2% to 
10 bus. at 60c per bu.; 10 bus. or more 55c per bu.; in good cotton bags, free. 


If the market declines and you see a lower quotation, or if you want a larger quantity, write for our Weekly 
Farm Seed Price List. 


AMERICAN BANNER OATS, the oats for light soil. This is one of the best oats to 
feed to horses that are being fitted for the races and might well be called RACE HORSE 
OATS. For prices and full description see page 72. 


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v4 S. M. ISBELL & CO’S CATALOG OF RELIABLE SEEDS. 
SPELTZ. (spata” 
ALSO CALLED EMMER WHEAT OR EMMER. 


By all means the most valuable grain that is offered today. 


ISBELL’S MICHIGAN SPELTZ is an improvement over ordinary stock offered by 
other seedsmen. Our stock is raised from especially selected seed on the shores of 
Lake Huron in the far northern part of Michigan, and it is by far more hardy and 
productive than the average stock. Speltz was recently introduced in this country and 
attracted very wide attention, and since it has been grown extensively, each year 
finding it more popular than the preceding year. Our sales were four times as large 
last year as the previous year and we have grown for ourselves enormous crops so 
that we can supply everyone our choice Michigan Speltz at a low figure. 

Speltz is adapted to a wide range of soil and climate. Extreme heat and extreme 
cold have little effect on it. In feeding value it is far superior to oats or barley and 
yields much more heavily than either. The grain is intermediate, between wheat and 
barley and is greedily eaten by all kinds of stock. It is adapted for milling, making 
a grade of flour similar to .rye. The straw resembles wheat straw. It grows large 
crops; 60 to 100 bushels per acre, depending on the season and soil. On poor lands, 

Se stony ground and open prairies it will 
give double the crop of oats or bar- 
ley. Besides the large yield of grain 
it gives several tons of straw which 
is better for feeding purposes than 
either wheat or oat straw. Teas 
claimed that the grain is much more 
valuable for feeding purposes, for fat- 
tening hogs, cattle, sheep, poultry, 
ete., than corn. It is perfectly safe 
to feed as the chaff adheres to the 
grain when threshed and it is fed in 
that condition. (See illustration of 
grain.) 

The stooling propensities of Speltz 
SS are truly wonderful. (See cut below 

: This makes it drought proof. It does 
Grains of Speltz. better in dry seasons on thin, poor, 
dry land than any other grain now Known. It is good for pasture; it fattens in the 
green state. AS a green grass hay food it has no superior. 

NOW, BROTHER FARMER, WE CANNOT THINK OF ANOTHER ARTICLE 
AMONG ALL THE VARIETIES OF FIELD SEEDS WE OFFER THAT WE ARE 
REALLY SO ANXIOUS FOR YOU TO SOW AS MICHIGAN SPELTZ REMEMBER 
NOW, MICHIGAN SPELTZ, we say. We want you to get excellent results. We are 
anxious to have our customers prosper and we know beyond all doubt that our Michi- 
gan Speltz will give better results than the ordinary stock of Speltz grown in other 
states. 

DO YOU TAKE THE MICHIGAN FARMER? Tf so, look up your paper dated Dec. 
38, 1904, and read on the third page a very excellent article on Emmer. It says in part, 
“In a number of the Northwestern states it has been found to grow successfully espe- 
cially in the dryer regions and during the more droughty summers. The feeding value 
corresponds closely to that of wheat. In an experiment where the grain and chaff of 
the Emmer were ground together it was found that better results were obtained from 
Emmer thus prepared for feeding steers than from a ration consisting of oats, barley, 
wheat and screenings mixed. At Iowa Experiment Station Emmer proved practically as 
valuable as corn for feed, and at the Colorado Station it was found to be a cheaper feed 
for fattening lambs than corn.”’ 

READ AND CONSIDER THE 20 REASONS BELOW WHY YOU SHOULD RAISE 
SPELTZ. FIRST—It is perfectly hardy and can be grown successfully anywhere. SEC- 
OND—It resists drought. THYRD—It thrives on poor lands, stony ground, in forest re- 
gions and on the prairies. FOURTH—It makes a good crop on almost any condition of 
soil and climate, and yields more bushels per acre than oats, barley or wheat. FIEFTH— 
It endures a great deal of frost. SIXTH—It is not easily damaged by harvest rains. 
SEVENTH—It is not susceptible to rusts or smuts. EIGHTH—It has a very stiff straw 
and stands up when both oats and barley lodge. NINTH—It makes a better feed than 
either barley or oats. TENTH—It makes as good a feed as wheat or corn and is more 
profitable to raise. ELEVENTH—It makes excellent flour and good bread. TWELFTH 
—It makes a well balanced feed when ground, as the large hull gives it the lightness of 
oats while the double kernel gives it the richness of wheat. THIRTEEN—It is es- 
pecially fine as a nurse crop as it never falls down and smothers the new Seeding. 
FOURTEENTH—No special machinery is required for sowing, harvesting or thresh- 
ing. Sow two to two and one-half bushels per acre the same as you would oats. 
Harvest and thresh the same. FIFTEENTH—\tThe straw is fine for fattening stock. 
SIXTEENTH—The stubble makes excellent fertilizer, SEVENTEENTH—Stock is 
very fond of grain and straw. EIGHTEENTH—It is a spring crop and ripens early. 
NINETEENTH—The United States Department of Agriculture says: “The results of 
the trials of this grain have been so successful as to warrant the opinion that it 
may become one of our permanent crops for stock feeding.” TWENTIETH—S. M. 
Isbell & Co. say that it is too good a grain for you to miss growing, and they know 

; what they are talking about. 

We have confined our statements to the truth, and 
have not told any hair raising stories to induce you to 
purchase. You will be more of a loser than we if you 
fail to put in at least a few acres. We again had such 
enormous crops of this grand grain that we hardly 
know what to do with our supply. We decided to 
clean it up in the best possible manner with our im- 
proved machinery and sell it direct to our customers 
at extremely low wholesale prices. 


Prices by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; qt. 20c. 
Not prepaid: Pk. 28c; bu. 85c; 242 to 10 bus. 
80c per bu.; 10 to 20 bus. 75c per bu.; 20 
bus. or more, 70c per bu. Lots of 2% bus. 
or more put up in brand new heavy seamless 
cotton bags, worth 17c each, free of charge. 
If your order reaches us before Mar. 10th 
you may deduct five cents a bushel from 


A Stool from a Single Grain of Speltz.above prices. No seedsman can offer you 
Michigan Speltz, nor even a good grade of ordinary Speltz, any cheaper than we offer our 
Michigan Speltz. Remember Michigan Speltz will produce largest crops. 


ISBELL’S TESTED NORTHERN GROWN SEEDS. 75 


also called 


WINTER 
VETCH 
= sean des. 
HAIRY VETCH 
MICHIGAN SAND- 


Bi VETCH is -a very 
E valuable forage 
= 


plant and is rapidly 
becoming extremely 
popular as year after 
year the farmers of 
this country are 
learning more of its 
true value. IRE aS 
noted for its extreme 
hardiness, is highly 
valuable in the north as a winter cover crop to prevent leaching, is also valuable for 
forage and fertilizing purposes. It withstands hard winters being hardier than wheat. 
It is an annual, but drops its seed freely and will come up year after year on the 
same ground. It does well on nearly all soils and is especially recommended for poor 
Jland, where it thrives and improves the soil wonderfully as it is very rich in nitrogen. 
It belongs to the pea family but the vines are nearly twice as long and leafy as peas. It may be sown in the spring 
or fall with any crop of grain. It remains green all winter and is valuable for early pasturing as well as for fertil- 
izing. It is extremely early and has enormous value for feeding purposes. Drought, heat, and cold do not affect it. 
It is eagerly eaten by all kinds of stock. The Washington Department of Agriculture estimates the value of an 
acre of this Vetch plowed under is equivalent to putting into the ground twenty to forty dollars worth of commercial 
fertilizer. When sown in August or September it covers the ground before winter sets in and prevents washing of the 
soil during winter and early spring, which saves a great portion of mineral fertilizers contained in the soil which 
otherwise would wash out. When sown in April or early May it can be cut in July, the second growth affording ex- 
cellent pasture during the summer. The yield of green forage runs from twelve to twenty tons per acre. It is suited 
to any soil and is valuable in this respect as it produces good crops on poor, sandy soil, while on good land it grows 
to a height of four or five feet and produces enormous crops. Every farmer in the United States who raises any 
stock should have a field of it as it is much more nutritious than clover and can be fed to any kind of stock with per- 
fect safety. It is a rapid grower and thrives on little moisture. If raised for hay it should be left standing until 
some seeds have become well formed. 

We raised some enormous crops of Sand Vetch in Northern Michigan last summer so that the stock which we 
offer is strictly northern Michigan grown which makes it even more hardy than the imported seed. When we first 
started our stock four years ago the crop did not amount to much as we planted imported seed. The second 
year it did better and the third year still better, as it was becoming acclimated, and this year the yield which 
we got was truly wonderful. Very few seedsmen grow their Sand Vetch, most of it is imported. Note our extremely 
low price on strictly Northern Michigan Grown seed. Sow thirty to forty pounds of seeds per acre, either broadcast 
or in drills. To get the best results from it sow about one-half bushel of rye or oats per acre with it to furnish sup- 

r the vine. 
ee. he mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; Ib. 25e. Not prepaid: Lb. 15e; 4 to 10 Ibs. 12¢ per Ib.; 10 to 20 Ibs., 1le per 
Ib.; 20 to 50 Ibs. 10c¢ per Ib.; 50 lbs. or more, 9c per Ib. 


TEOSINTE. 


(The Great Forage Plant.) 


This is an enormously prolific forage plant somewhat resembling corn. 
In its native country (Central America), it has been known to produce as 
high as 200 tons Green Fodder per acre, and to attain the height of 15 to 
20 feet. A single kernel will produce from 50 to 75 stalks. Of course here 
in the North it does not do nearly so well as this. However, it will easily 
grow to half the height and yield from 40 to 60 tons of Green Fodder 
per acre here in the Northern states. Of course, in the Southern states it 
would do far better than that. It is a rapid grower. Grows as if by magic. 
You can almost see it grow. It is claimed by one seedsman to have 
grown eleven inches in thirty-six hours. We cannot verify this but we 
do know it to be a very rapid grower. As stated above it has the general 
appearance of corn, but the leaves are much longer and broader and stalk 
contains sweeter sap. One plant with its enormous abundance of foliage 
is considered sufficient to feed a pair of cattle for twenty-four hours. 
Horses and eattle eat it as freely as sugar corn. All stock is fond of it. 
Its enormous value lies in the fact that it can be cut several times during 
the season without stopping its growth. We are safe when we say that 
Teosinte probably produces more foliage to the acre than any other known 
Plant. It is a great drought resister from the fact that it is such a won- 
derful stooler. (See cut.) It makes splendid dry fodder and in this form 
it is more nutritious and better relished by stock than corn fodder. It 
should not be sown until the ground is perfectly warm and weather settled. 
About four pounds to the acre is right. Plant in drills three feet apart; 
about one seed every four inches, or if in hills, 3 to 4 feet apart each way; 
two seeds to the hill and cultivate. By the latter method you will get 
enormous results. Don’t fail to give this grand forage plant at least a 
‘mall space of ground and learn of its habits, then you will be ready to 
Plant several acres of it the next season. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; %4 Ib. 25e; Ib. %5e. Not prepaid: Zot 3 : 
Lb. 65c; 4 Ibs. or more, 60c per Ib. “A Single Plant of Teosinte. 


76 S. M. ISBELL & CO”S CATALOG OF RELIABLE SEEDS. 


; Fe Ge 
i O% CATTLE & 


BEST AND MOST FATTENING SHEEP FORAGE 
KNOWN. 


A NEW RAPE OF RARE MERIT. 


AN EXCELLENT PASTURE PLANT. 


VERY EARLY. 


This is the best autumn sheep forage known, and is also used for pigs and dairy cows with success and profit. 
Under favorable circumstances Isbell’s Dwarf Holstein Rape is ready for pasturage in six weeks from the time of sow- 
ing. One acre of good rape will carry a flock of a dozen Sheep for two months. Rape is a plant of the cabbage fam- 


ily, requiring the same cultural treatment as the turnip. 


It is grown exclusively for its leaves. 
alternately on grass and rape; not on rape exclusively. Rape-fed animals should have free access to salt. 


Stock should be fed 
The seed 


should be sown in May, for midsummer pasturage; or any time before the end of August (at the North) for autumn 


pasturage. 


weather, and thrives better in autumn than in midsummer. 


In the Southern states the best sowing time is September or October. Rape is a plant which loves cool 


The seed should be used at the rate of 3 lbs. per acre in 


drills, or 5 to 10 lbs. per acre broadcast. Isbell’s Dwarf Holstein Rape is one of the best and most fattening of for- 


age plants, especially for sheep. 
water, but salt is quite necessary, as above stated. 


The leaves are so succulent and juicy that the animals will require little or no 
Rape is an excellent green manure for plowing down. 


Its use 


in this country is becoming very general, especially in sheep raising sections. 
Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; Ib. 18c. Not prepaid: Lb. 8c; 10 Ibs. 7e per Ib.; 20 Ibs. and over at 6c per Ib.; 


100 Ibs. or over, 5%%4c per Ib. 


DWARF ESSEX RAPE.—This is a good variety of 
Rape, and the sort usually catalogued by seedsmen that 
have not secured an up-to-date variety. It cannot com- 
pare with our Dwarf Holstein. 


Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; Ib. 15e. Not pre- 
paid: Lb. 6c; 10 Ibs. 55c; 20 Ibs. and over at 5c per lb.; 
100 lbs. $4.50. 


LAKE HURON NORTHERN SPRING WHEAT.—This 
wonderful new Early Spring Wheat, introduced in 1900, is 
the result of long and careful breeding and selection; we 
are satisfied it has about reached perfection for all pur- 
poses. It is especially desirable for Ohio, Michigan, IIlli- 
nois and many other states that once grew largely of 
spring wheat, but for some reason are now growing 
winter wheat. We are not going to say much about this, 
farmer friend. Winter wheat in Michigan last year aver- 
aged only nine bushels per acre. Had every Michigan 
farmer planted this wheat the increased yield from Mich- 
igan would have been over 10,560,000 bushels or over 
$7,000,000 gain. Ordinarily our spring wheat yields 30 to 
45 bushels per acre in Michigan, but Michigan crop was 
very light the past season. 


Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; Ib. 20c. Not pre- 
paid: Pk. 50c; bu. $1.75; 21% to 10 bus. $1.65 per bu. Bags 
free. 


EARLIEST SPRING RYE.—We highly recommend as 
a catch crop. This marvelous rye has proved a boon to 
hundreds of farmers the past two years. It is a most 
profitable crop to grow, seldom yields less than 45 bush- 
els per acre, and worth now 80 cents a bushel in nearly 
all markets. This rye took first premium at many fairs 
last fall. We recommend Spring Rye as a profitable crop 
in New York, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Wisconsin, Ohio, 
Indiana, Illinois and Iowa. 


Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; lb. 15ce. Not pre- 
paid: Pk. 35ce; bu. $1.20; 21% bu. or more, at $1.10 per bu. 
Bags free. 


EAST INDIA, or CAT-TAIL MILLET, otherwise 
known as PENCILLARIA, or MAND’S WONDER FOR- 
AGE PLANT.—A native of Central America. It is an an- 
nual plant, having long, broad foliage and if allowed to 
develop fully, will attain a height of from 10 to 12 feet. 
and bears numerous heads from 18 to 20 inches in length 
and one inch in diameter, completely covered with thou- 
sands of seeds, much relished by poultry. It is of rapid 
growth, throwing out from one plant numerous suckers, 
and if cut as soon as it reaches the height of 2 or 3 feet, 
it can be mowed from four to six times, according to the 
latitude, and yields several tons of dry hay per acre. If 
allowed to grow 6 or 7 feet high, and cut when the 
flower heads begin to develop, it will yield the heaviest 
fodder crop per acre of any plant now in cultivation. For 
feeding it is equal to any fodder, and is relished by all 
kinds of stock, either green or dry. Full cultural instruc- 
tions on each package. 


Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; 14 Ib. 15e; Ib. 50e. 


au prepaid: % Ib. 12c; Ib. 40c; 2 to 10 Ibs. at 35e per 


If market declines and you see a lower quotation, or if you want large quantities, write for our WEEKLY FARM 


SEED PRICE LIST. 


renee 


ISBELL’S TESTED NORTHERN GROWN SEEDS. 17 


THE GRASSES ARE OF MORE 


amore tan cams Gass Is King Not Corn. 


The Grasses and Clovers Outrank the Cereals in Value. Good Permanent Pastures are Worthy of 
the Best Thought of the Best Agriculturists. 


We will call especial attention to our ‘‘Bell” brands of clover and grass seeds. This greatly superior grade of 
seeds, by special machinery is made absolutely free from chaff, and almost if not entirely every weed seed is taken out. 
The very slightly increased cost over the ordinary grass and clover seed is trifling while every pound is actually worth 
twice or three times as much as the grades usually sold. 

There are several things to remember in buying seed. Some of the most important are: Great as is the difference 
in price the difference in quality is even greater, that good clean seed of high germination will cover more ground 
than will seed of poor quality; that a few cents saved in the cost of the seed may lose you many dollars in the crop; 
that every weed on your farm occupies the place where a useful plant might grow. 


TIMOTHY. (Phleum Pratens.)—As a crop to cut for hay it is probably 
unsurpassed by any other grass now cultivated. Though somewhat coarse and 
hard, especially if allowed to ripen its seed, yet if cut in the blossom, or di- 
rectly after, it is greatly relished by all kinds of stock, and especially so by 
horses, while it possesses a large percentage of nutritive matter in compari- 
son with other agricultural grasses. It is not suited to sandy or light gravelly 
lands; although on such soils, by great care, it can be made to grow and pro- 
duce fair crops, some other grasses are better suited to them and more profit- 
able. If sown alone it requires 12 to 15 pounds per acre. It is usually sown 
with other grasses about one-half to one-third of the above amount. Can be 
sown in either fall or spring. 


ISBELL’S “BELL” BRAND TIMOTHY.—This is the very best grade of extra 


recleaned seed and like our BELL BRAND Clovers is positively the best on the 
market. : 


Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; Ib. 15c. Not prepaid: Lb. 6c; 1% pk. 28e; 


pk. 50c; bu. $1.80; in lots of 21%4 bus. or more, at $1.75 per bu., in good seamless 
bags worth 18c., free. 


WAL 


TIMOTHY.—Prime Grade as sold by dealers, merchants and elevator men 
throughout the state, but not equal to our BELL BRAND. 


Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; Ib. 12¢. Not prepaid: Lb. 5e; Y% pk. 25e; 


pk. 45c; bu. $1.60; in lots of 24% bus. or more at $1.55 per bu., in good seamless 
bags free. 


RED TOP (Recleaned).—This is the 
so-called Herd’s Grass, so well adapted | 
to the Northern states. Suitable for meadow, 
and pasture mixtures, or for use in lawn is \ 


making. Adapts itself to any soil, but pro- B AW\ | 

duces best results on moist, rich soils, where {i ‘ \ AY ih 

it grows 2 to 2% feet high. Often sown OWN 
: NY FING 


with timothy and clover, and outlasts both. d 
Sow one-half to one-third bushel per acre ORCHARD GRASS. 
for lawns. For pasture, one-quarter to one- - 
third bushel per acre. 

Prices, for fancy solid seed, by mail, 
postpaid: Pkt. 4c; lb. 25c. Not prepaid: Lb. 
15¢e; 5 to 10 Ibs., 12c¢ per Ib.; 10 to 25 Ibs. 
lic per Ib.; 25 to 50 Ibs., 10c per Ib.; per 100 
Ibs., $9.00. 

We quote by pound so as not to mislead 
our customers. A bushel of this solid seed 
weighs 42 Ibs. 


RED Top GRASS. 


ORCHARD GRASS.—A most valuable grass for pasture or hay land, and on account of its earliness very valuable 
for permanent pastures. It furnishes the first green bite in the spring and the last in the fall, and is quick to re- 
cover from close cropping, and even thrives better the more it is cropped. When grown for hay, more than one crop 
ean be obtained in one season, and where but one crop is taken the aftergrowth is very heavy, and gives splendid 
and rich pasture till late in the fall. It will stand the drought, and being very hardy, is of especial value for our 
northern states, where it does not winter-kill. It grows in tufts, and is therefore not adapted for sowing alone; but 
when sown together with red clover, rye grass, and tall meadow oat grass, a close and even sod can be had.) L6) is 
well suited to shady places, such aS orchards and groves. Will grow on almost all kinds of land but gives best results 
on deep rich sandy loam or clay soils. Sow 14 lbs. per acre. Weighs 14 lbs. to bushel. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; lb. 30c. Not prepaid: Lb. 20c; pk. 55c; bushel (14 pounds), $1.90; 100 Ibs. 


$12.50. 
For Permanent Pasture and Hay Mixtures see page 81. 


78 S. M. ISBELL & CO”S CATALOG OF RELIABLE SEEDS. 


 GRASSES.—Continued. 
BROMUS INERMIS. 


Most Prominent Grass in America. 


The Wonderful Russian Forage Grass. One sowing will stand 
10 years. Outyields alfalfa. The best grass for the dry sections > 
of America, highly recommended by the U. S. Experiment Stations. | It en- 
dures extremes of temperature and protracted drought, succeeds well in all 
sections where alfalfa fails. Grows best in light, sandy soils, but flourishes 
on any soil. Equally good for cutting green, pasturing or cutting into hay. 
Thousands of farmers in the West have gone nearly wild the past two years 
over this wonderful acquisition. We advise the use of this grass in every 
state in the Union, as we think it will prosper everywhere. Especially our 
Northern Grown Seed, which you should have by all means in preference to 
the imported seed sold by most seedsmen. Sow 20 lbs. of our Michigan- 
grown seed per acre and not less than 30 lbs of the imported seed. Owing to 
the great demand many dealers have mixed other grasses to add bulk. We 
guarantee our Bromus to be all Bromus, and absolutely pure seed. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; Ib. 25c. Not prepaid: Bu. (14 Ibs.) 
$1.60; 100 Ibs. $10.00. 


KENTUCKY BLUE GRASS.—The most widely known of all the natural 
grasses, which does well everywhere, and can be found in almost every part 
of our broad country. In some sections it seems to grow singularly well,— 
for instance, in Kentucky,—and this is probably the cause for the name, 
“Kentucky Blue Grass.’ it is grown more for pasture than for hay as it is 
unusually early in spring and provides good feed in May and June already 
in our Northern states, and produces a good growth until the ground freezes. 
This grass is very hardy and is neither injured by the cold nor by dry weather, 
hot sun, the tramping of hoofs or close mowing. It is suited to any variety 
of soil but seems to succeed best on moist, rich land. It requires about two 
years to become well established, and for this reason should be used only 
where permanent pastures are wanted. 


& Zs ; aa 
Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; lb. 28c. Not prepaid: Lb. 18c; pk. 60c; bu. (14 Ibs.) 
$2.10; 160 lbs. $14.00. 


CANADA BLUE GRASS.—A celebrated Canadian variety, where it “is grown very 
extensively for pasture and hay; it is also known as the Flat Stalked Meadow Grass. It 
grows from one to two feet high, and has a bluish cast. Will thrive in any soil. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; Ib. 20c. Not prepaid: Lb. 10c; pk. 30c; bu. (14 Ibs.) 
$1.00. 


SWEET VERNAL GRASS.—tTrue perennial. Useful to mix with other grasses on account 
of its early growth and agreeable odor. Use from 2 to 5 lbs. to the acre. 
Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; Ib. 85c. Not prepaid: 10 Ibs. $7.50. 


TALL MEADOW OAT GRASS or FRENCH RYE.—A valuable grass for soiling or 
permanent pasture; of early, luxuriant growth and agreeable odor. Use from 7 to 15 pounds 
to the acre. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; lb. 30c. Not prepaid: bu. (10 Ibs.) $1.85; 100 Ibs. 
$16.50. 

MEADOW FESCUE or ENGLISH BLUE GRASS.—Sweet Grass. An excellent grass for 
permanent pasture or hay, the foliage being highly nutritious. The demand for the variety 
is increasing yearly. Sow 50 lbs. to the acre. 

Price, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; Ib. 25ce. Not prepaid: Lb. 15c; pk. 40c; bu. (12 Ibs.) 
$1.35; 100 Ibs. $9.50. 


ENGLISH OR PERENNIAL RYE GRASS.—This variety is used exclusively for pastures 
and lawns, succeeds well in shady places. Has given excellent satisfaction wherever tried. 
For lawns it should be sown very thickly—not less than 2 bushels to the acre. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; lb. 22c. Not prepaid: Lb. 15c; pk. 30c; bu. (14 Ibs.) 
$1.00; 100 Ibs. $6.00. 


Several varieties sown together for a meadow or for hay cover the ground very closely and a larger yield of hay 
of much better quality can always be obtained from a mixed meadow. What we have said above in regard to grasses 
being deep-rooted and drought-resisting, also applies to the grasses we use for permanent meadows. 


In a great many parts of the country only one or two kinds of grasses are known and mostly sown, and these are 
Timothy and Clover. While Timothy is a splendid Grass, and Clover the foundation of all successful farming, both are 
not permanent, and not well adapted for pasturing if sown alone, as they are easily affected by drought and _ frost, 
thereby making it necessary to re-sow every year or two,—a rather expensive method. In our carefully selected Perma- 
nent-Grass Mixtures several varieties of the Natural Grasses are sown together, and these will cover the ground very 
closely and make three spears of Grass grow where formerly but one grew; besides, these Mixtures will stand _vari- 
ous climatie and soil conditions better, will last longer or be permanent, and will yield at least double the quantity of 
hay that is secured from ordinary fields sown to Timothy and Clover. 


The question of what grasses to use in a meadow or hay mixture is, for all those who have had no experience 
with the different varieties of natural grasses, hard to answer. There are so many valuable grasses and so many 
different kinds of soil, that it is a difficult matter for a great many to make the proper selection for the purpose 
required. 


For 2 meadow we must combine those grasses and clovers which blossom and mature at about the same 
time. Grasses of a bunchy growing habit should be intermingled with those of a spreading nature, so as to fill 
spaces and make a compact and even growth of herbage. We would also use such kinds as will make a rapid 
growth after each cutting. As clover sown together with Grass Seeds will not only increase the quantity, but also 
ihe dealt of the hay, we would also add Clover to the mixture for such soils that are apt to produce clover of some 
<ind. 

For Permanent Pasture and Hay Mixtures see page 81. 


4 


ISBELL’S TESTED NORTHERN GROWN SEEDS. 79 


CHOICE, HIGH-GRADE, EXTRA CLEANED CLOVER SEED. 


We would call especial attention to this greatly 
superior grade of seeds.. By special machinery it is 
made absolutely free from chaff, and almost, if not 
entirely, every weed seed is taken out. The very 
slightly increased cost over the ordinary grass and 
elover seed is trifling, while every pound is actually 
worth twice or three times as much as the grades 
usually sold. 


Prices on grass and clover seed change very 
frequently, so that we are unable to quote prices 
that are absolute. Get our prices before you buy. 


If you are in a hurry for the seed, remit us the 
sum you wish to expend, and we will give you the 
full value of the money sent on the day the order 
is received. - 


JACKSON IS IN THE GREATEST CLOVER SECTION IN THE COUNTRY. Michigan, Ohio and Indiana produce 
the choicest quality of clover seeds and we are right in the center of the seed belt. Our “Bell” brands of medium 
and mammoth clover seed are the purest and best cleaned of all. .Our large farm seed business has been built up 
by honorable dealing, handling the best grades and giving our customers just what they pay for and expect to get. 
Our clover and grass seed business is increasing very rapidly. During the season of 1904 we seld 55 carloads of clover 
and grass seeds. In 1905 we sold more than 68 carloads, and from present prospects this will be greatly exceeded. 
We have pleased thousands according to their friendly testimonials and will please any one who will favor us with 
their order, and we ask you to be friendly and write us for samples and prices when wanting to buy large or small 
quantities. In comparing our prices please remember that we furnish good seamless bags free, which are new and 
worth from 18c to 20c each. 


CLOVER IS THE POOR MAN’S FRIEND, as it produces both a crop of 
hay or feed and enriches the soil at the same time, as it is a nitrogen 
“trap” and, as is well known by most farmers, the roots are the homes of 
millions of bacteria, which might be called a minute insect and can only 
be seen with the aid of a powerful microscope. These bacteria gather 
nitrogen from the air secreting it on the roots of the clover and can be 
seen in the form of small bunches or nodules,*about the size of a pin 
head, or a very small pea. It has been shown that some soil is so de- 
ficient in nitrogen and these bacteria that clover will not grow. The 
U S. government and the State Experiment Stations have proven that if 
these fields be inoculated with these bacteria, or with soil that has pro- 
duced clover, a ‘‘ catch’? of clover is nearly certain, and the agricultural 
department at Washington is prepared to furnish a small sample of bac- 
teria with which to experiment. 


CLOVER is emphatically a lime plant and many reasons for failure to 
get a ‘“‘catch’’ of clover can be laid to the fact that your land needed lime, 
or some fertilizer containing a good per cent. of potash and phosphoric 
acid. Ashes are a great fertilizer for clover and every farmer that fails 
to use all the wood ashes he can get, is making a great mistake. Clover 
ean be sown either in the spring or fall. Experiments conducted at the 
Michigan Experiment Station show that on carefully prepared soil, having 
the seed bed firm and solid, the best time to sow is the 25th of August, and 
the poorest time in July. Clover is usually sown in March and April, sow- 
ing it on the growing crop of wheat or rye. Many farmers are beginning 
to sow it with their oats, sowing only one-half of the usual amount of oats. 


ISBELL’S BELL BRAND OF CLOVER AND GRASS SEEDS are the 
best. We pay particular attention to our farm seed business, the growing 
and re-cleaning of farm seeds is one of our leading specialties. Our seeds 
are selected and tested with special reference to their quality. Purchasers 
may rely on our best exertions to furnish clover, grass and field seeds, pure 
and free from noxious foreign seeds. We grow and buy our stock of 
growers, and keep in stock large quantities of clover and other grass seeds, 
cleaned by the most improved electric machinery and handle more than 
any other mail order seed house. Many dealers have good, honest inten- 
tions and try to clean their seeds, but they do not have the improved ma- 
chinery. Our clover seed, medium and mammoth, is kept separate and not 
mixed, as is generally the case of most all seed sold and bought on the Medium Red Clover. 
exchange and of commission and export seed houses. Our prices are as 
low as any reliable seedsman can sell such clover and grass seed for. Of course, we do not pretend to compete with 
the exchange and commission house prices, where good and indifferent seeds are mixed and sold at low prices. It is - 
better every time to pay a little more and get the genuine, unmixed, clean seed. Clover is the foundation of all your 
farming and it would even pay the farmer if he had to give $15 a bushel for it. We are in position to save you 
money every time on clover and other grass seeds. Your orders are solicited and will receive prompt and careful 
attention and will be filled at the lowest price we can afford on receipt of same, unless prices are agreed on before. 

THE MEDIUM RED CLOVERS (Trifolium Pratens).—These are also listed as ‘June Clovers’”? by some firms, but 
it is simply Red Clover and we don’t want the farmer to think it is anything else. This grade is carefully grown and 
selected for seed purposes and we know the government report will back up our claim, which is that there is no firm 
in America more particular regarding the purity of their seeds than ourselves. From 12 to 16 lbs. are sown to the 
acre. For pasturage and sown with grasses they are excellent. They attain the height of about 2% feet and are said 
by many to be the best clovers for hay. We are not going to say (as some of our competitors do) that we are the 
only seedsmen in America who grow grass and clover seed or that can supply good grass seed, but there is no firm or 
state in the country that can beat our Bell Brands of Clover and Timothy. 

BELL BRAND Mammoth Red Clover.—This, like ourected from the very best stocks that the country produces 
and is especially recleaned. There is none better. 


Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; lb. 32c. Not prepaid: Lb. 22c; % pk. $1.25; pk. $2.40; %4 bu. $4.65; bu. $9.00. 


MEDIUM RED CLOVER, Prime Grade, as commonly sold by merchants, elevator men and millers throughout 
the country. Fully equal to the average, but not as clean and bright and heavy as our Bell Brand. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; Ib. 30c. Not prepaid: Lb. 20c; % pk. $1.15; pk. $2.25; 1%4 bu. $4.35; bu. $8.50. 

THE MAMMOTH RED CLOVERS (Trifolium pratens perenne.)—Also called the English Sappling or Pea Vine 
Clover, well known in many parts of the country and highly valued for their enormous yield. It is claimed by many 
of our best farmers that it is easier to get a “‘catch’’ with Mammoth Red on light sandy lands than with any other. 
For hog pasture and hog fattener they have no equal and are far superior to the Medium Red or June Clover and, it 
is claimed, do not freeze out as easy and are therefore better adapted to fall sowing. Sow 10 to 15 Ibs. per acre. 


BELL BRAND Mammoth Red Clover.—This like our Bell Brand Medium Red, is the best on the market and 
is extra recleaned. 


Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; Ib. 32c. Not prepaid: Lb. 22c; % pk. $1.25; pk. $2.40; 14 bu. $4.65; bu. $9.00. 
MAMMOTH RED CLOVER, Prime Grade.—As commonly sold by merchants throughout the country. 
Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; lb. 30c. Not prepaid: Lb. 20c; 1% pk. $1.15; pk. $2.25; 1%% bu. $4.35; bu. 8.50. 
Prices given are as they stood Dec. 20, 1905, the market changes daily. When in the mar- 
ket to buy, write for our Weekly Farm Seed Price List, or if you are in a hurry for the seed, 
remit us the sum you wish to expend and we will give you full value of the money sent on the 
day the order is received. 


80 S. M. ISBELL & CO’S CATALOG OF RELIABLE SEEDS. 


CLOVER SEEDS.—Continued. 


CHOICE, EXTRA RE-CLEANED, HIGH-GRADE. 


CLOVER SEED.—No other plant is of such great importance to agriculture as clover, and this not only on ac- 
count of its great value for pasture and for hay, but its far greater value comes in as a soil reclaimer, as it re- 
stores fertility to the land that has been exhausted by continuous cropping. Clover is the foundation to all successful 
farming and is unquestionably the most useful plant that can be grown on the farm. 


ALFALFA 


THERE IS NO STATE IN THE UNION WHERE - 
ALFALFA CANNOT BE SUCCESSFULLY GROWN. 


A FEW HINTS ON ALFALFA.—The presence of 


lime in some form, either in the soil or subsoil, 
seems tobe essential. If it is known that there is no 
lime in the soil, lime should be applied as a top dressing 
when the land is being plowed preparatory to sowing 
the seed. Good drainage is necessary, for an excess 
of surface water soon rots out the roots. 

Use not less than 20 Ibs. of seed to the acre. 


ALFALFA or LUCERNE CLOVER (Medicago Sativa.)—Of all the dif- 
ferent kinds of Clover, Alfalfa is the hardiest and most productive. 
During long protracted droughts it will flourish and yield abundantly 
when all other vegetation dies. 


The taproots descend to great depths wherever the soil is loose and 
permeable, often averaging 10 to 12 feet. It has been recorded that 
Alfalfa sends its roots to a depth of 50 and 60 feet, and it is believed that 
under especially favorable circumstances they may even go deeper. It 
grows best in a sandy rich loam underlaid by a loose and permeable sub- 
soil. It should not be understood, however, that it requires, necessarily, 
sandy soil for growing Alfalfa, for this can be raised on most any kind of 
soil, even on stiff clay land. The prime condition for its success is that 
the land be naturally well drained. The subsoil should not be heavy and 
stiff and impervious to water, but loose enough to drain off all super- 
fluous moisture. : 


It is also the greatest soil renovator, as it takes nitrogen directly from 
the air and stores it in the soil. By raising Alfalfa you not only provide 
an excellent quality as well as a large quantity of forage for your domestic 
stock, but at the same time you enrich your fields with a fertilizer, which, 
if purchased in the market, would cost you a great deal of money. 


To make the best Alfalfa hay, it should be cut when the first flowers 
commence to appear, as, if cut when in full bloom, or even later, the stems 
might become woody and hard. When grown on the most suitable soils— 
namely, such as are rich and well drained, and which abound in lime, 
potash, phosphoric acid and magnesium—and with the stimulus of heat 
and moisture, Alfalfa yields, with ordinary care and cultivation, from one 
to two tons of rich, nutritious hay every four to six weeks, and can be 
eut, according to location and circumstances, from three to eight times a 
season. 


Alfalfa, or Lucerne, is easily cultivated and is sown early in the spring 
on well-prepared soil at the rate of 12 to 20 pounds per acre. It can be 
sown either by itself or with grain as nurse crop. 


Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; lb. 35ce. Not prepaid: Lb. 25ce; 
% pk. $1.40; pk. $2.65; 1% bu. $5.15; bu. $10.00. 


ALSIKE, or SWEDISH CLOVER (Trifolium Hybridum.)—A very hardy 
clover. On rich, moist soil it yields an enormous quantity of hay or 


White Dutch Clover. 


pasturage. It is very valuable for sowing with 
other clover and grasses as it forms a thick 
bottom and greatly increases the yield of hay, 
but its greatest value is for sowing on low 
bottom lands where the common Red or Mam- 
moth Clover would freeze out and be injured 
by the heaving of the soil. This clover has a 
fibrous root and as the frost goes out of the 
ground it settles back and keeps right on grow- 
ing. The heads are globular, fragrant and much 
liked by bees, which obtain a large amount of 
honey from them. Sow in spring or fall at the 
rate of 6 to 10 lbs. per acre when used alone. 

BELL BRAND ALSIKE CLOVER, like our 
Medium Red and Mammoth is the very choicest 
grade. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; Ib. 32c. 
Not prepaid: Lb. 22c; % pk. $1.25; pk. $2.40; 
1% bu. $4.65; bu. $9.00. 

PRIME ALSIKE, as sold by merchants and 
dealers throughout the country, but not equal 
to our ‘‘Bell” brand. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. cay pater 
Alsike Clover. AlfalfaorLucerne. Not prepaid: Th. Shes 7 pk. $1,167 

WHITE DUTCH CLOVER (Trifolium repens).—It is equally common with the red, and often forms a very con- 
siderable portion of the sward or turf of pastures and fields of a tenacious and moist soil. Its stems are spreading, 
slender and creeping. Leaves are heart-shaped, flower heads small, white perennial. Flowers from May to Sep- 
tember. It easily accommodates itself to a great variety of soils, but grows most luxuriantly in moist grounds and 
moist or wet seasons. Used by many in lawn mixtures. Sow 8 lbs. to the acre. 

BELL BRAND WHITE CLOVER. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; lb. 38c. Not prepaid: Lb. 28c; 5 Ibs. $1.25; 10 Ibs. $2.30. 

WHITE CLOVER, as sold by other seedsmen. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; Ib. 30c. Not prepaid: Lb. 18¢; 5 Ibs. 85c; 10 Ibs. $1.65. _ A 

Owing to the unsteady condition of the market on Clover Seed, prices are constantly changing. | Our prices are 
those prevailing at the time this catalogue is published, January Ist. We will consider it a favor if you will write 
us for special prices on large quantities. 

Be sure and read pages 1 to 3. They will interest you. ‘ 

Regardless of scarcity or price we hold and always will hold our BELL BRAND Clover and Timothy Seeds at 
the highest level. No seed will go out under that name that is not absolutely known quality. Z 

Look out for Southern Clover Seed which contains buckhorn. One of the most vicious of weeds. Twin brother 
to mustard and quack grass, and fully as objectionable. 


For Special Mixtures for Permanent Pastures or Hay, see page 81. 


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. ploughed land is always preferable, 


ISBELL’S TESTED NORTHERN GROWN SEEDS. 81 


ISBELL’S SPECIAL GRASS MIXTURES 


FOR HAY AND PERMANENT 
PASTURE. 


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“GRASS IS KING.” 


Mixtures of grass seeds have been proven to be the most satisfactory way of seeding down land, if the prop- 
er varieties are used, and in this way there has been a great amount of experimenting. In sowing mixtures, or a 
number of different varieties, we have only to follow Nature, who can be depended upon as our hbest-teacher. It 
ean easily be demonstrated if one will carefully examine a sod taken from any old rich permanent pasture, on 
which will invariably be found from fifteen to twenty species of grasses, growing in great profusion. To let Nature 
take its course in seeding new land for pasture would take many years and by using certain grasses in mixture, 
the result can be obtained in one-fifth of the time. 

In compiling any table of grasses and clover to be used for permanent pastures, consideration should be made 
for the different soils, and a careful selection of grasses flowering in different months during the season, as some 
varieties mature as early as May and others as late as September. We have given the matter of grass mixtures a 
great amount of attention by experimenting and observing the results, which we give our customers the benefit 
of, and we feel that by using these mixtures their pastures will be greatly improved, and crop of hay increased. 


WHEN AND-HOW TO SOW OUR GRASS MIXTURES. 


The quickest and the safest way to obtain a pasture or a meadow is to sow the Grass Seed alone, without any 
grain or nurse crop, early in spring, and a full crop of hay or a good close pasture is often obtained the first year. 
To avoid sacrificing a crop of grain most farmers sow their Grass and Clover Seed with some kind of Grain for 
nurse crop, which is, however, a poor policy, for the fact is, they lose one seeding of grass seeds almost after 
another, besides the extra labor and the great disappointment of not being able to secure a stand. If grass seeds 
are sown for themselves at the proper time, and as carefully as grain, it is just as easy to secure a catch with 
them for pastures and meadows as to obtain a stand of Grain. Protection for grasses and clover is necessary only 
for the winter, while a nurse crop in spring generally does more harm than good. The young grass plants growing in 


_the shade and being crowded by the grain never get a stocky and healthy growth until the grain is harvested, and 


then only if the weather is favorable, which is, however, very seldom the case. Most generally we have it dry and 
hot during harvest, and the consequence is that the young grass and clover plants disappear soon after the grain 
is cut, for <hey are not well enough developed and not uSed to being exposed to the hot sun. If, however, the grass 
seed is sown alone it will take care of itself and the plants will soon cover the ground. Should the land, how- 
ever, be weedy then it is necessary to run a mower over the field once or twice to check them and to prevent 
their going to seed. 

For sowing grass seeds or our Grass Mixtures the ground should be well prepared, the same as for grain. Fall 
because it will hold the moisture better than ground ploughed in spring. After 
the ground is worked up loose and mellow it is ready to receive the grass seeds, which can be sown either by- 
hand or with hand seeders. As grass seed is very fine, it should not be covered too deep; one stroke with the 
harrow is generally sufficient. To be more certain of success it is still better to run a roller over the ground to 
bring the seed in direct eontact with the soil. 


ISBELL’S SPECIAL GRASS MIXTURES FOR HAY AND PERMANENT PASTURES. 


It-is very important for a permanent pasture mixture that such species should be selected as blossom at dif- 
ferent periods in order to secure as far as possible a luxuriant growth through the season, as some grasses may 
be used which are valuable mainly for their early growth and others for later. In our special mixture for perma- 
hent pasture we include the following grasses: Orchard Grass, English Rye Grass, Kentucky Blue Grass, Italian 
Rye Grass, Timothy, Meadow Foxtail, Tall Meadow Oat Grass, Sheep Fescue, Red Top, Sweet Scented Vernal, 
Meadow Fescue. 

To make it most successful in seeding down, you should always inform us the kind of soil, whether flat or hilly, 
Whether well drained, and whether wanted for permanent pasture or permanent mowing field, and we will make 


a special mixture to suit the situation. . 
ORDER BY NUMBER. 


NO. 1. MIXTURE FOR PERMANENT PASTURE OR NO. 3. MIXTURE FOR PERMANENT PASTURE OR 


HAY FOR LIGHT SOILS.—This mixture will do well on 
SOils too poor and dry for Clover or Timothy. Light 
Soils should be rolled after sowing. Sow 1% to 2% bush- 
els per acre. ; 
Pkt. 4e; lb. 25e. 


Prices, by mail, postpaid: Not pre- 


Paid: Lb. 16c; pk. 55c; bu. (14 Ibs.) $1.90; 2 bu. or more 
$1.85 per bu. 
NO. 2. MIXTURE FOR PERMANENT PASTURE 


OR HAY FOR MEDIUM SOILS.—We call this our stand- 
ard mixture. It can be sown anywhere on ground that 
will produce a crop of corn or other small grains. It 
Can be mowed early and the second growth will produce 
me pasture until late in fall. Sow 1% to 2 bushels per 
cre.. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; Ib. 25ce. Not pre- 
Paid: Lb. 15¢; pk. 50c; bu. (14 lbs.) $1.85; 2 bu. or more 
at $1.80 per bu. 


At the above prices we do not charge for sacks. 
Ppecial prices on large quantities. 


To the above mixtures it would require 5 pounds of mixed clovers for one acre. 
a seed, as in this latitude clovers do not do well sown in the fall. 


ensure good results. 


HAY FOR HEAVY SOILS, such as stiff clay or very moist 
soils, not marshes. There is:a call for a mixture for soils 
where clover and timothy both winter kill by the action 
of the frost heaving the soil. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; lb. 25e. 
paid: Lb. 16c; pk. 60c; bu. (14 Ibs.) $2.10; 2 
bu. at $2.00 per bu. 

NO. 4. MIXTURE FOR PERMANENT PASTURE IN 
ORCHARDS, GROVES AND WOOD LOTS AND OTHER 
SHADY PLACES. This mixture is made up of those 
grasses that will thrive in partial shade and will produce 
fine pasture when once started: The unfavorable condi- 
tions of these places retard the growth and it requires 
more time to get them started. Sow 1% to 3 bushels per 
acre. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; Ib. 30c. Not pre- 
paid: Lb. 20c; pk. 65c; bu. (14 Ibs.) $2.30; 2 bu. or more 
at $2.25 per bu. 

The above mixtures all weigh 14 pounds to the bushel. 


Not pre- 
or more 


We do not mix this with the 
Clover should always be sown in spring 


82 S. M. ISBELL & CO”’S CATALOG OF RELIABLE SEEDS. 


ISBELL’S ‘‘CENTRAL CITY’? LAWN SEED 


Is the Cleanest, the Heaviest, the Cheapest, the Best, Because it is made up of Extra Recleaned Seeds of the Close-Growing 
Varieties, Best Adapted for the: Purpose. 


There is nothing which adds more to the external attractiveness of a home than a beautiful lawn. You may 
have such, by providing the right conditions. These are: 5 

FIRST.—A rich, properly prepared soil. If the ground is naturally rich, all that is necessary is that it be well 
spaded, making it as fine and mellow as possible. If, as is often the case, it consists of the earth from the exca- 
vation for the house, or is hard and lumpy, it should first receive a good dressing of manure which should be spaded 
in, mixing it with the soil which should be made as fine and free from lumps as possible. In some cases it may be 
necessary to repeat this two or three times. In any case the surface of the soil should be made as fine and smooth 
as possible before sowing the seed. 

SECOND.—We must have good seed of the right varieties. Some sorts are the most luxuriant in spring, others 
in summer, and still others in autumn, and a wise selection of varieties in proper proportions is very important. 
We have given much thought and made many experiments to secure the best selection and think our Central City 
Mixture the best possible combination to secure a fine lawn: 

THIRD.—It is important that the seed be properly planted. It should be sown at the rate of from 60 to 100 Ibs. 
to an acre. The more freely the seed is used the quicker a thick, velvet-like turf may be secured. One pound of 
seed will be sufficient for 450 square feet. It may be sown in early spring or in the fall, but if at the latter time 
it should be sown early enough to allow the plants to get well started before the ground becomes frozen. The sur- 
face having been freshly raked, sow the seed as evenly as possible and rake it in, following, if possible, with a roller. 
Having secured a good growth, it should be kept close and velvet-like by repeated cutting and, if necessary, watering. 

It requires less seed to sow the lawn with Isbell’s “Central City’’ Lawn Seed. Being free from chaff it starts at 
once before the weeds. 

1 Ib. will sow 450 square feet..............22+-+-+- $0.30 2 Ibs. will sow 900 square feet....................-$0.55 
4 lbs. will sow 1,800 square feet..................... 1.00 10 Ibs. will sow 4,500 square feet...........eeeeeeees B20 

By mail or express prepaid. If ordered by freight deduct 8c per pound. 

That Isbell’s ‘‘Central City’? Lawn Grass Seed is the finest mixture ever sold, the large quantity we sell is the 
best proof we can offer. It is composed of the finest varieties of grasses, each of which has its season of beauty, 
and the result of its blending is the production of a sod that is always evergreen and velvety. Many of the finest 
lawns of our city are seeded down with Isbell’s “‘Central City’? Lawn Grass, the preparation of which is a specialty 
with our house. It is unwise to be economical in the quantity of seed used, if the best results are desired. It 
requires from four to five bushels to sow an acre, or one pound to 450 square feet of land. For renovating old lawns 
half the quantity will suffice. 


ISBELL’S LAWN FERTILIZER. DRY, CLEAN, NEARLY ODORLESS. 


This is a preparation in which the enriching qualities of stable manure are found without any objeetionable 
features. Stable dressing is unpleasant to handle, and in other ways, but worst of all is, that it always contains more 
or less weed seeds. There are no weed seeds in this fertilizer. It will impart to your lawn that much-desired dark 
green and velvety appearance. Should be applied as a top dressing either in spring or fall. 


Prices: 10 Ibs. 25c; 25 Ibs. 60c; 50 Ibs. $1.00; 100 Ibs. $1.85. Only by freight, purchaser paying charges. 


A KILLING PROPOSITION. Get Rid of Canada Thistles and 
Other Noxious Weeds by Using 


THISTLEINE—The Weed Killer, 


The destroyer of that hated weed, Canada Thistle. Will kill any weed. 

We have experimented for years, but have found no practical way to effectually destroy thistles and other 
noxious weeds until Thistleine was discovered. Thistleine is a chemical compound that destroys plant life and in 
fact all weeds and plants that grow where they are not wanted. A Canada thistle treated with Thistleine never 
grows again, it is removed once for all. Thistleine is only poisonous to plant life and does not in any way injure 
the soil—plants that have not been treated will grow in the same soil at once as well as before. A few drops does 
the work. We have it in crystal form put up in 5 lb. cans, ready to dissolve in water—full directions for using, with 
each can. For use in a small way we have it in liquid form, put up in pint bottles—ready for using. 


Prices, by express or freight, not prepaid: 5 Ib. can $2.00; pint bottles 50c. 
Be sure and read pages one to four. They will interest you. 


ISBELL’S TESTED NORTHERN GROWN SEEDS. 93 


AR 
zalise Sow 


An entirely new lot of Flower Seeds, imported direct from the best seed-growers in Germany. They are the best 
Flower Seeds in America. 


OUR FLOWER SEED LIST has been carefully revised, some new kinds added, and all inferior kinds cast out, 
so that there is nothing in the list but what is worthy of cultivation, and, if reasonably cared for, will give satis- 
faction. Our aim is to offer nothing but the best and surest to please, a condensed list of leading kinds, and not the 
most bewildering and extensive, wishing to please the masses rather than to cumber our annual with every unim- 
portant item which only a few people care for. Any flower seed not offered in the following pages will be secured 
on short notice at the price quoted in other catalogues. No garden, whether large or small, is complete without a 
flower bed of Isbell’s select flower seeds. Include a few Packets with your Vegetable Seed Order. 


The figures at the right, opposite each variety, denote the price in cents per packets. 
ALL FLOWER SEEDS SENT FREE BY MAIL ON RECEIPT OF PRICE. 
A Few Suggestions about Sowing, etc. 


We give here a few general rules which will be helpful to beginners. 

The Soil best suited to flowers is a light rich loam, which should be as fine and smooth as possible. Should-the 
soil be heavy, mix with sand to lighten it. 

Sow the Seed either broadcast or in rows, and cover in proportion to the size of the seed—A good general rule is 
to cover two or three times the size of the seed—and press the soil firmly.. Small seed cannot come up if covered 
too deep. Water with a fine spray, and do not allow the soil to dry out. Some sorts should be started in the house 
early in sSeed-boxes, earthen-ware pans or flower-pots. When three or four leaves have formed transplant to similar 
boxes one inch apart, or into the open ground if warm enough. Be careful not to keep young plants continually sat- 
urated, as they will be liable to damp off. 


Pkt. 
ABRONIA UMBELLATA. A Verbena-like plant, 
bearing ‘rose-colored, fragrant flowers. Splendidly 
adapted for rock work. Height 6 inches............ $.04 


ACROCLINIUM. See Everlasting. 


AGERATUM. Profuse blooming plants, bearing 
clusters of feathery blooms the whole summer. Ex- 
cellent’ for cut flowers and fine for large beds in 
summer and as pot plants for winter. Height 2 feet. 
H. H. A.—2-3. ; 


Mexicanum.—Light blue. Per oz. 40c.......... 04 
Conspicuum.—Everblooming white, fine for cut- 
crap ee pnt eee I on 04 
DUDEK OOM toe Mwerarete nay Pipers Papa cie acc Si a Gel oS ew obshe 04 
Snapdragons 


grow quick and 
bloom all sum- 
mer and are very 
pretty plants. 


Love-Lies-Bleeding. (Amaranthus.) 


AMARANTHUS. Showy plants, some remarkable for 
large panicles of showy flowers and others for the bril- 
liant range of colors in the leaves. 


Pkt. 
Caudatus. (Love-lies-bleeding). Long red pani- 
ClESi i. ote obel cele shes eM ney nen eas eee es ie fuaieee) ey) $0.04 
Splendens. (Rainbow Plant.) Inner foliage dark 
blackish-bronze, tipped with green; the outer foliage, 
where exposed to the light, becomes an intense flam- 
ini Crim sonnand |Shamincwsoldnen areas eee oe Lee 04 
Salicifolius. (Fountain Plant.) Willow-like foli- 
CAIEEM =e) ts sonsemnig’ op 51.0.5 B)b'g O10 cla\a, OGG) CAG Erniae a eee eee ae 04 


ANTIRRHINUM. (Snap Dragon.) Well known, 
showy, and useful border plants, producing flowers 
of a great variety of brilliant handsome colors. Very 
effective in beds, succeeding in any good garden soil. 
Height 2 to 3 feet. H. P.—2. Blooms the first sea- 
son. 

EM Gwen Cer” OZ.) AOC. cls co cik cs wie cee cca ose oles $0.04 


ALYSSUM. Free flowering, pretty little plants 
for beds, edgings, or winter blooming. The white > 
varieties are hardy annuals, and bloom all summer. 


Saxatile Compactum. A hardy perennial — ————— rs 
variety of the dwarf habit, bearing a profusion of LITTLE GEM=THE BEST SWEET ALYSSUM. 
golden yellow flowers in April or May. Will last for 
years and resist the most extreme weather. Very 


Figures 1, 2, 3, are indicative of the seasons at which 


showy for permanent borders. Height 9 inches...... .04 the plants usually bloom, viz.: 1, early in the summer; 2, 
_ Little Gem. New, very dwarf, each plant cov- about mid-summer; 3, late in the summer and fall. Where 
Pai eINGIEClel at a bOUb Fy INCHES. « c/s, <2 ee + os edhe opeie| gene .04 the blooming season extends, two figures are used, viz.: 


Sweet Alyssum. White ........... Stee erestere tare a 04 1-3 means from early in the summer ’till fall. 


84 S. M. ISBELL & CO.’S CATALOG OF RELIABLE SEEDS. 


WHEN almost all other flowers of the summer have passed, 
Asters come into bloom. For that reason, as well as on account 
of their very beautiful flowers of varied form and color, Asters 
are popular with flower lovers the world over. 


Asters may be sown in the open ground after danger of frost 
is passed. Stronger plants and earlier flowers can be obtained 
by sowing in a light window, hotbed, or greenhouse. They re- 
quire rich, loamy soil, and in dry weather should be mulched 
with well-rotted manure to produce large flowers, yet they will 
succeed admirably in the most ordinary garden soil. 


THE SEED OFFERED HAS BEEN GROWN BY THE 
MOST EXPERT CULTIVATORS, AND SAVED FROM 
DOUBLE FLOWERS ONLY. 


QUEEN OF THE MARKET ASTER. THE EARLIEST OF 
ALL.—Of rare beauty, dwarf, and branching in habit, with large 
flowers of various colors. Its chief merit is its earliness—three 
!weeks ahead of other Asters. The flowers are of good size, 
double and are borne on long stems. : 


: White, Pete 4e. 

ink, Pkt. 4c. 

QUEENS Crimson, Pkt. 4c. 

THE MARKET. Light Blue, Pkt. 4e. 

Mixed, Pkt. 4c 

5 pkts., one of each color for 18c. ; 

DEEP SCARLET TRIUMPH ASTER.—This is un- 

doubtedly the most beautiful and perfect of all dwarf 
Asters. Each plant forms an elegant bouquet of itself, 
seven or eight inches high. The flowers measure from 
two and one-half to three inches across, of faultless form. 
The color is rich, brilliant scarlet; each plant bears at 
least thirty or forty flowers of exquisite beauty. 


Prices: Pkt. 8c. 


GERMAN QUILLED.—A well-known sort. Fine mixed 
1% feet. 


Price: Pkt. 4e. 


COMET, or POODLE.—A handsome and very distinct 
Aster, resembling the Japanese Chrysanthemum in shape 
of flowers; the petals are very long and beautifully curled; 
are of a lovely delicate pink, bordered with white, bright 
pink, light blue, and other colors. Height 12 to 15 inches. 

White. 

Pink. 

Lavender. 

Rose. 

Blue. 

Light Blue. 

Crimson. 

Mixed colors, pkt. 8c. 

Any of these colors Comet Asters, 3 pkts. 20c; each 8e. 

I each, 7 pkts. for 50c. 


(ar cays PES as ' : 
KIM RE CHRISTMAS TREE ASTER. 
ay) HANS From the decided branching habit of the plant, so 
é (CI) clearly depicted in the illustration, came the suggestion 
for a name. This Aster is recommended for culture in 
pots and out of doors for flowers. One of the best of 
late introductions. 


Prices: Mixed Colors, Pkt. 8c. 


LADY IN WHITE.—Everblooming. No plant brings 
less than forty buds on a single bush. The flowers are 
snow white, and are produced in succession, prolonging 
blooming season until autumn. 


Prices: Pkt. 8c; 3 pkts. for 20c. 


CROWN, or COCARDEAU ASTER.—Central petals of 
purest white, making a striking contrast to the large, 
brilliantly colored outer petals; very effective. 2 feet. 


Prices: Many colors mixed, per pkt. 4c. 


DAYBREAK.—This beautiful Aster has many admir- 
ers. .The bloom is early and continuous, compact and 
graceful habit, with delicate shell-pink colored flowers, 
it is truly a gem which no garden should be without. 


Price: Pkt. 8e. 
b] 
SEMPLE S BRANCHING ASTER. NEW DWARF CHRYSANTHEMUM-FLOWERED.— 
This Aster is*a strong grower, and its tendency to Surpasses all the dwarf varieties in size of flowers; ap- 
form numerous branches is very marked. The flowers pears in clusters of 20 to 30 on a plant. 
are borne on very long stems, and are four inches and Prices: All colors, mixed, pkt. 8c. 
more in diameter. The petals are broad, long, and many Z ’ 


f the 7 * less twisted or curled in such a manner 5 
oe 16 Enea spidors phe appearance of large, loose and ISBELL Ss EXCELSIOR MIXTURE OF 
graceful Chrysanthemums. DWARF ASTERS. 


WHITE.—Pkt. 4c. Many of our customers may*find it difficult to choose 
PINK.—Pkt. 4c. 


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petra i ‘ among the above strains of Dwarf Asters, and where not 
LAN ENDER.— Pit. Ae. desired for an even bed or border, we would recommend the 
SEENON eee planting of our Excelsior Mixture. It is comprised of the 
ee ame a ee most distinct and desirable colors of the different classes of 
5 pkts., one of each color, 18c. Dwarf Asters. and many others, not listed above, especially 


selected for this mixture, and we guarantee it to give satis- 
DWARF PRYAMID BOUQUET.—About one foot high. faction. 


A single plant produces from 20 to 40 head of blooms. Prices: Pkt. (250 seeds), 12c; %4 oz. 50c; 3 pkts. for 
Price: Mixed Colors, pkt. 4c. F 35e. 


ISBELL’S TESTED NORTHERN GROWN 


ASTERS. 


TALL 


Improved Victoria Aster. 


IMPROVED ViCTORIA.— Undoubtedly the most 
handsome Aster in cultivation, and we have an excellent 
strain of it. Flowers very large and perfectly double, 
%f globular shape and beautifully imbricated; plants are 
of fine pyramidal form. 1% feet high. 


Pure White, Lavender, 
Light Blue, Pink. 

Pkt. 
Each of the above, any 3 pkts. for 20c ...... Bienes Bieta $0.08 
Nissy2 CGIOES SINGS TIIXCO «|. os... wal on ek i ae ete eee .08 


Giant Comet Asters. 


GIANT COMET ASTER.—WNext to the Victoria Asters 
We consider this class the handsomest of the tall growing 
Sorts. The plants grow about eighteen inches high, and 
on long, stiff stalks, bear in great abundance their beau- 


tiful flowers. These flowers with their long, twisted 
petals strikingly resemble Japanese Chrysanthemums, 
and are of very large size. 

Pkt. 
Suawewanite, Of immense size..............2+sece-e:: $0.08 
The Bride, white changing to pink................. -08 
SCT AC NTT SEITICE. 9 «7255515 So fu) a's Sec jace > hewss Bus Sn e-nce'd .08 
PE ORNS OAT ICTY o7 oh oe x,cyslaciotaws Udloe 3 « USNs eile -08 


Mixed, includes all of the above, any 3 for 20c...... 08 


SEEDS. 85 


Perfection Peony Flowered Aster. 


PERFECTION PAEONY FLOWERED ASTERS.— 


(Truffants.) One of the handsomest sorts. The plants 
grow from 18 to 24 inches high; the flowers are borne on 
long, wiry stems, are very large, from 3 to 4 inches in 
diameter, very double, and in shape like a Paeony. The 
colors are both bright and delicate, and altogether this 
Aster is nearly perfection. 


Dark Blue, 
Light Blue, 


Pure White, 
Brilliant Rose, 


Gravelotte. deep blood red, 
Brilliant Searlet, a most striking and beautiful color. 


Each of the above, any 4 for 25c; per pkt. 8c. 
Mixed colors, %& oz. 25c; pkt. 8c. 


GIANT WASHINGTON, or JUBILEE ASTER.—The 
flowers of this type resemble the Victoria Asters; they 
are, however, much larger. We can recommend it to all 
who like a tall growing Aster with very large flowers. 
The colors are very good; a good cut flower sort. 

Many colors mixed, per pkt. 8c. 


WASHINGTON ASTER, YELLOW.—The best of the 
tall Asters approaching yellow. 
Price, per pkt. 8c. 


NEW LATE BRANCHING ASTERS.—Beautiful Asters 
for cut flowers.. The flowers are very large, very double, 
borne on long, stiff stems, and the colors are clear and 
handsome. 


White, Purple, 
Pink, Red. 
Lavender, 


One pkt., each of the 5, for 30c; pkt. (100 seeds), 8e. 


ISBELL’S EXCELSIOR MIXTURE OF TALL 
ASTERS. 


This is a mixture of the most beautiful, striking and dis- 
tinct colors of all the above tall growing Asters selected 
from the cream of the Truffants, Victoria, Giant Comet 
and Late Branching and other desirable sorts and ineludes 
many kinds specially purchased for this mixture; also the 
kinds listed in the novelties. This is the finest mixture of tall 
Asters ever offered, and the most critical lover of this fower 
will be astonished at the wide range of colors and varieties 
given in this truly Excelsior strain. 

Pkt. (250 seeds), 12¢€; 3 for 30c, 


86 S. M. ISBELL & CO”S CATALOG OF RELIABLE SEEDS. 


BACHELOR’S BUTTON, (Centauhea Cy- 
anus.)—A well-known and popular flower. 
Sow seed in ground early in spring. Will 
furnish a profusion of white, blue and pink 
flowers from July until late in autumn. 2 
feet high. 


Price: Pkt. 4e. 


BABY, or FAIRY ROSES. 
Polyantha Roses. Roses from seed the first 
year. The plants bloom in three months af- 
ter sowing, so that seed. sown in February 
in the house may be had in bloom in June 
in the open ground, where they continue to 
bloom throughout the season, giving about 
an equal proportion of single, semi-double 
and double flowers borne in clusters. The 
plants are dwarf and bushy, growing only 
about one foot high, and are very pretty in 
solid beds and borders. They are hardy and 
may be treated as annuals. Seed needs soak- 
ing in warm water for 48 hours. 

Price: Pkt. (35 seeds) 12c. 


BALSAM.—(Touck Me Not, or Lady Slip- 
per.)—An old favorite, producing large 
masses of beautiful brilliant colored flowers 
in the greatest profusion. Our strain of 
these is very fine, Camellia flowered, pro- 
ducing the finest double blooms, and are 
quite a revelation in comparison to the old 
varieties. Rich soil is required for the finest 
blooms. HH: H. A.—2-3. 


White Perfection.—The finest white: doubl = 
Scarlet.—Very double. Price, pkt. Se. Grgey Gamera 


Solferino.—Striped and spotted with lil i 

Pink.—Rose flowered double. Price, akin boug Ras ais 

Double Mixed.—Fine strain. Prices: Pkt. 4c; oz. 50c. 
CANNA (Indian Shot). 


nothing can 


New Dwarf 


Bachelor's Button. 


Price, pkt. 8c. 


Price, pkt. 8c. 


Crozy Hybrid.—Dwarf; 


surpass th ; 
Balsam. of color in_ these bedding plants. Price: Pkt. Se. ©), Degy ager Werrely 
CANNA ROOT, see page 78. Finest Mixed.—Price: Pkt. 4e. 
CANDYTUFT. CALENDULA. 


Popular favorites, flowering profusely the whole sum- 
mer. Very valuable for edgings and borders, the plants 
being well covered with masses of white and various 
colors. All except one sort listed are H., A. growing one 
foot high. 


Empress.—A fine variety, bearing large trusses, pure 
white, in pyramidal-shaped spikes. Extra fine for cutting, 
or makes a fine bedding plant. 


Prices: Pkt. 4c; oz. 50c. 
Crimson.—Bright color. 

Prices: Pkt. 4c; oz. 30e. 

White Rocket.—White, large trusses. 
Prices: Pkt. 4c; oz. 20c. 

Mixed Colors.—A splendid mixture. 
Prices: Pkt. 4c; oz. 20c. 


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CANARY BIRD CREEPER.—This handsome annual 
climber belongs to the nasturtium family, and is one of 
the most beautiful of its class. The vines grow to a 
height of 20 feet, and are thickly covered with flowers 
of clear golden yellow. 

Prices: Pkt. 4c; % oz. 15c. 


CATCHFLY (Silnene.)—A good free-flowering plant, 
covered with a glutinous moisture, from which flies can- 
not disengage themselves. The flowers are white, red, 
and rose, very pretty, and produced with much freedom. 

Mixed. Price: Pkt. 4c. 


CANTERBERRY BELLS (Campanula.)—Popular and 
beautiful hardy plants, bearing a great profusion of at- 
tractive bell-shaped flowers. Colors: Rose, blue, white, 
ete. H. B.—1-2. Height 2% feet. 

Mixed. Price: Pkt. 4e. 


CALYCANTHEMS (Cup and Saucer.)—The best va- 
riety of Canterberry Bells. The flowers are large and are 
borne in the greatest profusion. Mixed colors, rose, white 


and blue. 
Price: Pkt, 8c, 


Showy, free-flowering annuals of the Marigold family. 
They succeed well in any good garden soil, producing a 
fine effect in beds or mixed borders, and continuing in 
bloom until killed by frost. Height 1 foot. 


Meteor.—Pale yellow, striped with 
double. 
Prices: 


orange; very 


Pkt. 4c; oz. 25ce. 
Prince of Orange.—This new variety surpasses in 
beauty the well known Meteor. The stripes are of 


deeper orange, and make a brilliant a earance. 
Prices: Pkt. 4c; oz. 25ce. me 


CARNATIONS 


are general fay- 
orites for their 
delicious clove 
fragrance and di- 
versity of color. 
They are excel- & = 
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the garden, and ; AM 
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winter flower- 
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life of carnation plants, 
keep the blooms picked 
off. ] 


Chabaud’s Perpetual.—A new strain 
introduced by a famous French special- 
ist. It blooms in seven months, and con- 
tinues in greatest profusion indefinitely. 
In view of its earliness, robust growth, 
hardiness and diversity of color, it is 
likely to supersede most of the older 


sorts. 

Price: Pkt. 16c. 

Finest German Mixed.—A_ splendid 

strain for bedding or pots. 

Price: Pkt. 12c. 

Marguerite. — This variety blooms F 
four months after sowing the _ seed. Gaetan 


Good for bedding or pots. Plants are 
dwarf, flowering very profusely. Blooms double and rang- 
ing through the various shades of red, pink, white, ete. 
Prices: Pkt. 8c; % oz. 50c. 
Mixed Colors.—Prices: Pkt. 4c; oz. 50c. 


CALLIOPSIS. 


GOLDEN WAVE.—Plant very bushy and compact, 
about 2 feet in height, and covered from July to October 


with hundreds of beautiful golden blossoms, 2 inches 
across. 
Prices: Pkt. 4c; \%4 oz. 10e. 


CELOSIA, or COCKSCOMB.—Very showy plants, bear- 
ing large, ornamental, comb-like heads of various colors, 
Excellent for beds or as pot plants. 
Pkt, 4c, 


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Mixed colors, Price; 


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Giant Sweet Sultan, one of the best cut flowers. 
This should be in every garden. 


GIANT SWEET SULTAN.—tThis new Centaurea rep- 
resents the best that has been produced in these beauti- 
ful Summer-blooming plants. The bushes are about four 
feet high, and are covered with large beautiful flowers 
of the form and fragrance of Centaurea Margaret. The 
flowers will keep for over a week in water, if cut just 
when they are about to open. It is of easiest culture. If 
a package is sown every two or three weeks until July, a 
constant succession of bloom can be had throughout the 
whole Summer and Fall. This is one of the best of the 
hardy cut-flowers. 

Imperials, Mixed. Though introduced only a few years 
ago this variety is now one af the most popular for cut- 
flowers. The plants are of vigorous growth, and pro- 
duce the handsome colors,—pure white, lavender, light 
Bee deep purple flowers—in the greatest profusion. Per 

es 
ss Margarita. A beautiful, large white flowering variety, 
having a delightful odor. Splendid for cutting. Water 
at the roots only, not on leaves. Per oz. 50c; per pkt. 4c. 

Mixed Colors. <A _ beautiful strain of this popular 
annual, comprising lovely shades of blue, rose, purple and 
wee flowers. Excellent for cutting. Per oz. 25c; per 
pkt. 4e. 


CLARKIA. Flowers, red, white, pink, purple. Very 


pretty. Per pkt. 4c. 

CUPHEA. (Lady’s Cigar Plant.) A free flowering 
ee bearing tubular flowers of a bright red color. Per 
pkt. 4e. 

CONVOLVULUS. See Morning Glory. 


CYPRESS VINE. A most ornamental climber, with 
fern-like foliage. Sow seeds in March, transplant in May. 
Mixed. Per pkt. 4c. 


Chrysanthemums. Cosmos. 
CHRYSANTHEMUMS. The annual chrysanthemums 


bear no resemblance to the late autumn varieties, but 
have a beauty distinctly their own. The plants grow 
from twelve to fourteen inches in height, have fine, deli- 
eate foliage, and produces beautiful daisy-like flowers 
of various bright rich colors, H., A,—2-3, Annual varie- 
ties mixed, Per pkt, 4c, 


COBOEA SCANDES. One of the most 
graceful of annual climbers. 

Pkt. 4e. 

COSMOS, Mammoth Perfection. Seed sown 
in April or May, and transplanted to open 
ground will produce plants 5 to 6 feet high 
by September, and from then till Novem- 
ber will be covered with hundreds of blos- 
soms 3 inches across resembling single 
dahlias. 

All colors, mixed: Pkt. 4e. 

Early Dwarf Dawn. New Novelty. Blooms 
in July and until frost. Large flowers; 
white, with tint of rose, 4% feet high. Extra 
early. Wonderful flower. 

Pkt. 4e. 

DAHLIA. Dahlias succeed admirably from 
seed, blooming the first season if started 
early indoors. Many beautiful sorts are 
contained in the stocks we offer, and there 
are always sprouts that may develop into 
very fine sorts. Height 4 to 6 feet. H. H. 
P.— 2-3. 

Double Mixed. Many colors, per pkt. 8e. 

Dahlia Roots. 15ce each; $1.25 per doz. 
For varieties see page 78. 

DAISY. (BELLS PERENNIS.) An old 
favorite, bearing double white and pink 
flowers in greatest profusion. Sown in the 
fall or early in the house will produce flow- 
ers from April to June. H. P. Height 6 ins. 

Double Mixed, per pkt. 4c. 

Double Pure White, per pkt, 4c. 

DATURA. Large, branching plants, pro- 
ducing handsome double and single trumpet 
shaped blossoms, yellow, white, lilac, and 
of exquisite fragrance. Some of the flow- 
ers are equal to our choicest lillies. Fine 
mixed double 2% feet. Per pkt. 4c. 


DELPHINIUM. (Larkspur.) Mixed vari- 
eties. Per pkt. 4e. 


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Dianthus Laciniatus—New Dwarf Hybrids. 


DIANTHUS (Pink). 


Few flowers can equal these in beauty and profusion 
of bloom. They comprise many distinct and most beauti- 
fully marked varieties of rich and varied colors. They 
blocm continually all summer and fall until frost. 

DOUBLE CHINESE PINKS. Our i.iixture of Pkt. 
this strain is extra good and contains a la e¢e variety 
Of iCOlOES Seay OZate Morera cjewiate chs lsisrelese 2 aliets eels! e- shale leleveie .04 

DOUBLE STRIPED AND FRINGED. One of the 
finest of the whole family. The flovrers which are 
very large and double, are beautifully fringed; great- 
CSEMIVATICL YAP OL . COLOLS ie arched (ol aetece i oPalenert a & Sync Shenatenelie’ « .04 

MOURNING CLOAK. The most striking of all 
pinks. The large, double, almost black flowers, have 
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LACINIATUS fi. pl. Double Japan Pinks; mixed 
colors with fringed flowers. Makes a lovely bed. 

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PINK, PHEASANT’S EYE, or JUNE PINK, 
Sometimes called Grass Pink; fine for massing. 
Closely related to the carnation, but smaller fiowers 
and more hardy. Flowers beautiful and fragrant. 
Perennial. Plants are hardy until they become old. 

It is best to keep a few young plants coming on.... .04 


All of these varieties have large flowers, of brilliant 
colors and are handsomely marked. . The plants are of 
easy culture, blooming freely for a long time with proper 
care, 


88 S. M. ISBELL & CO”S CATALOG OF RELIABLE SEEDS. 


ESCHSCHOLTZIA.—(California Poppy.)—Annuals of 
the easiest culture. A bushy plant, 1 foot high, which 
produces in wondrous profusion large saucer-shaped flow- 
ers of ‘striking brilliancy. Yellow; creamy white, double; 
searlet, inner side rich orange. 

Prices: Each color separate, pkt. mixed, 4c. 


Four O’clock. 
FOUR O’CLOCK.—(Mirabilis.)—Handsome free flow- 


ering; sweet scented; blossoms variegated colors. 
Prices: Pkt. mixed, 4c. 


EVERLASTING FLOWERS. 


These are not only very ornamental during the sum- 
mer, but very pretty for winter decorations; lasting for 
years when cut and dried. 

AMMOBIUM.—White, on long stems. 

ACROCLINEUM.—Double and single. 

HELICHRYSUM.—AlI1 colors mixed; splendid for bou- 
quets; can be dyed any color. 

GOMPHRENA.—Clover-like heads; mixed. 

RHODANTHE.—Mixed; very pretty sort. 

XERANTHEMUM.—Double; mixed. 

All of these will grow in common garden soil. 

Prices: Any of above packets 4c; any 3 for 10c; one 
pkt. each of the six, 15c postpaid. 


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lastings. 


Gomphrena or Globe 
Amarantha. 


FORGET-ME-NOT. (Myosotis.) 
—will thrive best in a cool, moist 


situation. Perennial plants, flow- 
ering the first season, if sown 
early. 

Prices: Pkt. 4c. 


GAILLARDIA.—Remarkable for the size and bril- 
liancy of their flowers, which are produced in great pro- 
fusion all through the summer; desirable bedding plants, 
and excellent for cutting. Sow in April. 

Mixed Colors.—The most varied colors. Pkt. 
4c; oz. 30c. 

Lorenzina.—Double; 
Price: Pkt. 4c. 

Grandiflora. 
geous flowers, 
Splendid for permanent beds, 
Mixed colors, pkt. 8c. 

GODETIA.—Handsome summer flowering plant of 
compact growth, bearing freely large flowers of exquisite 
colors and shades. 1 ft. Prices: Finest mixed, pkt. 4c. 

HELIOTHROPE.—(Mammoth.)—It is but little known 
that seed sown in March or April will produce large flow- 
ering plants the first of the summer. Our mixture con- 
tains seed from many named sorts and will produce fine 
plants with proper treatment. Cultural directions on each 
packet. Prices: Mixed, pkt, 8c, 


Prices: 


fine for massing and bouquets. 
Hardy perennial varieties, bearing gor- 
two and one-half to three inches across. 
and for cutting. Prices: 


Gourds. 


GOURDS.—Ornamental. Many curious, beautiful va- 
rieties. Can be used in a number of different ways. 

Sugar Trough Pkt. 4e. 

Calabash, or Dipper. Pkt. 4c. 

Japanese Nest Egg. Pkt. 4c. 

Dish Cloth, or Loufa. Pkt. 4c. 

Mixed, pkt. 4c. 

HOLLYHOCK.—Has been greatly improved. The fol- 
lowing are double as a rose: Charter’s Prize, Double 
ae White, Yellow and Red. Prices: Mixed colors, pkt. 

c. 


HOP.—(Variegated Japanese.)—One of the most or- 
namental annual climbers in cultivation. Grows 20 to 
30 feet in 3 or 4 weeks. Leaves are marked silvery white, 
yellowish white, yellowish green, marbled and blotched. 
Prices: Pkt. 4e. 

HYACINTH BEAN.—Splendid climber; clusters of 
purple and white flowers, followed by ornamental seed 
pods; 10 to 20 feet high. Purple, white and mixed. 
Prices: Pkt. 4c. 

LATHYRUS.—(Perennial Peas.)—Attractive climber, 
blooms throughout the season. Prices: Pkt. 4c. 

LARKSPUR.—Well-known annual of great beauty. 
Finest mixture. Prices: Pkt. 4c. 

LOBELIA.—Grows 4 to 6 inches high, forming dense 
masses of flowers; adapted for bedding or edging. Finest 
mixtures. Prices: Pkt. 4e. 


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Mignonette. 

MIGNONETTE.—A universal favorite on account of 
ie sweet and delicate fragrance. Prices: Giant Mixed, 
pkt. 4e. 

Pure Machet.—Vigorous, hardy, deliciously scented 
gray flowers. Price: Pkt. 4e. 

Giant Victoria Red.—Rich red in color, large size, 
abundant bloomer. A fine variety. Price: Pkt. 4e. 

MARIGOLD.—(Tagetes.)—Popular, free blooming 
plants, with handsome double flowers of rich colors. 
The African Marigold is taller; the French more com- 
pact in habit of growth. Sow seeds in open ground when 
danger of frost is over. Thin or transplant to stand one 
foot apart. If early bloom is desired, start the seed in 
boxes or frames. 

Double African Mixed: . 

Double French Mixed: Pkt. 4e. 

MORNING GLORY.—(Convolvulus 
striped, blue, crimson, white and mixed. Prices: Pkt. 
4c; oz. 8c; ™% Ib. 20e. 

Convolvulus Minor.—Dwarf. Prices: Pkt. 4c; oz. 8e. 

IMPERIAL JAPANESE.—tThese are the greatest im- 
provement that it is possible to imagine in the common 
Morning Glory. Not only are the flowers of greatly in- 
creased size and most distinct colorings, but the foliage 
is also wonderfully varied and attractive. Prices: Pkt. 
4e3 oz. 20c. 

MOON FLOWER.—White Seeded (Impomoea Nocti- 
flora, or Grandiflora Alba.)—The variety most generally 
grown. It bears in greatest profusion immense, lovely 
white flowers, five to six inches in diameter. If planted 
in rich ground in a sunny situation, the vines attain a 
height of 25 feet. Price: Pkt. 8c. 

Bona Nox, (Black Seeded Evening Glory, or Good 
Night).—Price: Pkt. 8c. 


Major.)—Tall, 


ISBELL’S TESTED NORTHERN GROWN SEEDS. 


TALL OR CLIMBING NASTURTIUM. 


Beautiful, profuse flowering climbers of easiest culture 
bearing their gorgeous flowers in profusion until killed 
by frost. Hardy annuals 6 to 10 feet. 

Good Mixed.—Tall. Prices: oz. 8c; pkt. 4e. whe 


MADAM GUNTHER’S HYBRIDS.—Many of the 
flowers are striped or blotched with shades of red on 
yellow and orange ground, forming a combination of 
exceeding brilliancy and beauty. The plants are vig- 


orous and profuse blooming. Oz. 12................ $0.04 
King Theodore.—Rich deep crimson. Oz. 12c.... .04 
Edward Otto.—Velvet bronze. Oz. 12¢c.......... .04 
Heinnemanni.—Silky bronze chocolate. Oz. 12c.. .04 
Bright Searlet Striped.—Oz. 12c................ .04 


OUR SPECIAL MIXTURE. Tall Nasturtiums. 


Includes all the above sorts of tall and the beautiful 


new “Hybrids of Madam Gunther,” and is the best 
mixture ever offered. Pkt. 4c; oz. 12c; % Ib. 50c. 


Pkt. 
NIGELLA.— (Devil-in-a-Bush.)—Free flowering 
Wisttts OL wlneweaAsiesE, Culture. Mixed. ..0. 0.0... 06.. $0.04 
OXALIS.—Very beautiful plants for rock work 
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NICOTIANA.—Splendid, pure white Bouvardia- 
like flowers on long terminal tubes. It is so fragrant 
that a small bed will perfume the surrounding at- 
mosphere ... ; 


Nicotiana. 


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NASTURTIUM, DWARF. 


Very useful for bedding, massing or ribboning. A 
few Dwarf Nasturtiums in the yard are very brilliant 
and attractive, and are in bloom all the season. The 
flowers are more brilliant if the soil be not over rich. 
Give each plant a foot of room; hardy annual; one foot. 

Good Mixed Dwarf.—Price: Pkt. 4c; oz. 8c. 


Pkt. 

AURORA.—Deep chrome yellow, the two lower 
petals blotched and veined carmine. Oz. 12c........ $0.04 
BEAUTY.—Scarlet splashed canary. Oz. 12c...-. .04 


KING THEODORE.—Best dark red sort. Oz. 12e. .04 


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SPECIAL MIXTURE. DWARF NASTUR- 
All the best sorts are put in this mixture; 
Pkt. 4c; oz; 12ce; % Ib. 


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Poppy. Isbell’s Splendid Mixture. 


POPPIES.—Poppies succeed remarkably well and 
hardly any class of plants afford the same brilliant col- 
orings and showy display. Very easy culture, the seed 
being sown where they are to bloom. The varieties we 
offer are the best, and can be depended on to produce 
satisfactory results. 


Pkt. 
Shirley.—(Silk or Ghost Poppy.)—A _ choice 

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Oriental.—Very large, of easy culture and live 


from year to year. 

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Isbell’s Splendid Mixture comprises near- 

ly all the double red and single poppies, also a num- 

ber of other sorts specially purchased for this mix- 

ture, including some entirely new ones. Will make a 

fSrand display 


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Isbell’s International is the Best Mixture in the World. 


This famous pansy mixture is a carefully chosen 
assortment of the richest, handsomest and largest pansy 
types known in the floral world. Year by year we watch 
the productions of American and European specialists, 
and secure whatever is truly meritorious for our patrons. 
Pansy seed is a very high priced commodity, and it is 
next to impossible for the amateur or even the profes- 
sional gardener to buy all the new sorts on the market; 
but everything really desirable and likely to be perma- 
nent will be found in Isbell International Mixture, and 
can be cheaply purchased in that form. People who 
sow this strain in guod soil.-may look for blossoms 2% 
to 3 inches across, of perfect texture, and in full range 
of color. Every plant will prove to have royal blood in 


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MUNIN rele: Bee Bit of 
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plete as our International Mixture. 
Price: Per pkt. 12c. 
TRIMADEAU MIXTURE.—Flowers large, with a dark 


HOW TO GROW PANSIES. blotch on the three lower petals. The best low priced 


The Pansy is, everywhere and with everybody, a very SNES SE AS of Giant Pansies. 
popular flower. Its modest and innate sweetness endears Price: Per pkt. 8c. 
it to the heart of young and old alike. It gives an abund- FANCY VARIETIES.—Splendid mixed, saved from 


ance of bloom until after severe frosts, endures our hard mr i 
winters with safety and greets us in the early spring named flowers. A very fine strain. 


with a profusion of bright blossoms. Pansy seed may be Price: Per pkt. 6c; 3 pkts. for 15c. 
sown in the hotbed or open ground, If sown in the SHOW VARIETIES.—Mixed. One of the best low- 
spring, get it in as early as possible, so as to secure flow- ; ae 5 

ers during the early rains. Seeds sown in a cool place priced mixtures. Per pkt. 4c. 

in June or July, and well watered until up, will pro- CASSIER’S GIANT ODIER.—Per pkt. 8c. 

duce fall-flowering plants. To have good flowers, the VICTORIA WINE RED.—Large Sowers: Per 


plant must be vigorous, and make a rapid growth, as it 


will in rich moist loam. Young plants give the largest pkt. 8c. 

flowers. Old worn-out plants gong u sie Sheets ake DARK MAHOGANY.—Margined white. Per pkt. 8e. 
lants come into bloom in the heat of summer e flow- Ses : SN os a 

pate will be small at first, but as the weather becomes KING OF ban ime Per pkt. 8c. 

cooler they will increase in size and beauty. They will GOLDEN YELLOW.—Per pkt. 8c. 

flower better in ee ot en if planted oe SNOW QUEEN.—Snow white. Per pkt. 8c. 

it is somewhat shaded from 1e ot sun, especially 3 eh : 
furnished with a good supply of water; but in almost any 1 pkt. each the above 6 separate colors for 40c; 1 pkt. 


situation will give fine flowers in the spring and autumn. each of our 5 mixtures for 40c. 


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Mixed Petunias. 


PETUNIA. 


The large-flowered varieties of Petunia, often four in- 
ches in diameter, are best for single plants or little 
groups, the small-flowered varieties are best for showy 
beds. Seeds sown in the spring will produce flowering 
plants in June. Set the plants about 18 inches apart. 
They come pretty true from seed, but are not reliable in 
this respect, being inclined to sport. They do well sown 
in a cold frame, hot bed or in the open ground. Few 
plants will make a more showy bed, giving flowers from 
early summer until after frost. The seeds of the Double 
Petunia do not possess aS much vitality as those of the 
single, and care must be used to get them to germinate, 
nor will they.all come doubles. Annuals. 

Mammoth Ruffled, Fringed, or Giants of California. 
—Magnificent flowers of extra large size, with a very Geep 
throat beautifully veined to the base. 

Price per pkt. 12c. 


Grandiflora.—Blotched and striped. 
Price per pkt. 8c. 


Fine Mixed.—Suitable for boxes or bedding. 
Price per pkt. 4e. 


Mixture of Double Petunias.—This is a mixture of 
the very best large flowering and fringed Double Petunias. 
Of course, everyone knows that only a certain percentage 
of double flowers may be expected from seed, but our 
mixture will produce from 20 to 380 per cent. of doubles, 
while the remainder will be choice, large single flowers. 
(Packets contain 200 seeds.) 

Price per pkt. 20c. 


PHLOX DRUMMONDI.—Very hardy annuals, thriv- 
ing in almost any situation, and unequaled in the mag- 


Phlox Drummondi. 


Nificent display of their many and brilliant colored flow- 
ers. Planis from seed sown in open ground in fali or 


early spring will begin flowering about July first, and 
remain literally covered with bloom until after severe 
frosts late in autumn. For masses of separate colors or 
for cutting for bouquets they are unsurpassed. One foot 
high. Largest flowering, pure white, blood-red, striped 
and variegated. 

Price per pkt., Mixed, 4c. 

Drummondi Nana Compacta.—(New.) Very effec- 
tive in pots. Mixed. 

Price per pkt. 8c. 


Star of Quedlinburg.—Flowers of regular star-like 
form. Plant of compact habit, bearing large umbels of 
flowers. 

Price per pkt., Mixed, 8c. 


Choicest Mixed.—Best large-flowered varieties. 
Price per pkt. 4e. 


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PORTULACA, or MOSS ROSE. (Sun Plant. ) 


One of our finest hardy annual plants, of easy culture, 
thriving best in a rather rich, light loam, or sandy soil, 
and growing well in an exposed, sunny situation; the 
flowers are of the richest colors, and blossom freely 
throughout the summer in great profusion; fine for mass- 
ing in beds, edging or rock-work, 6 inches. 


Single Mixed Colors. 
Price per pkt. 4c. 


Double Mixed.—Flowers perfectly double, of the most 
brilliant scarlet, crimson, white, yellow, etc. (See cut.) 
Price per pkt. 8c. 


RICINUS ZANZIBARIENSIS.—A new Zanzibar Cas- 
tor Bean of short-jointed, stout growth. Its extraor- 
dinary large leaves are produced in such abundance that 
the plant is a perfect pyramid of beautiful foliage. The 
large seeds are beautifully mottled and speckled, and 
show various colors—white, pink, black, crimson. These 
seeds are as beautiful as many flowers. 

Prices: Pkt. 4c; oz. 12c. 


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Salvia Splendens. 


SALVIA. 


Among the most desirable and showy bedding plants 
grown. Brilliant flowers are borne in profusion from 
early summer till frost. Excellent for cutting. Seed 
sown early in the house produces better plants than from 
euttings. Height 3 feet. 


Splendens.—(Searlet Sage.)—The 
well known. 
Price per pkt. 4c. 


Patens.—Splendid rich blue, very showy and scarce. 
Price per pkt. 8c. 


brilliant variety so 


99 S. M. ISBELL & CO.”S CATALOG OF RELIABLE SEEDS. 


i's 
Ten-Weeks Stocks. 


STOCKS, GERMAN TEN-WEEKS. 


Double wD wari st ie ed tele oereieieie sieteeieheterene $0 
Double lLarge-flowering, most popular Stock 
STOW > aM TRO sg) ies cialelarensiei a onete epetebone ethene Done ictewer sions cue .08 
SCABIOSA. (Mourning Bride.) Perfectly double 

flowers, useful for cutting; gracefully borne upon 


long slender stems; range of color from white to rich 
pink, crimson to deep red, lilac and black, mixed... .04 


SNAPDRAGON. (Antirrhinum.) Curiously shaped 


flowers, with finely marked throats. Bloom first 
season from seed sown in spring. 1% to 2 feet high. 
Mine wmixed. all pest cGolonserercr iercuecionesciet lever sion chersieree 04 


SWEET WILLIAM. Rich and varied colors; 


greatly improved; 1 to 2 feet; perennials. Fine 
MNUECAGL foo nclovcodc og oD oD UN Ase ODODOO US TOGO ODOdUO OOOO SD 
SUNFLOWER. STELLA. (New.) The Cut-and- 


Come-Again. The flowers are about three inches 
across, of golden yellow with small black center 
poised on long stems. Flowers may be cut daily 
from June until frost, from seed sown in May; 3 
to 4 feet high, bushy, and completely covered with 
SONMESNIALOW ETS? reyes cvae ste sions eissors shel ooredeiele ove iene ese barn oto 12 


Mammoth Russian. Of gigantic dimensions, both 
flowers and stalk. Oz. 4e. 


/ Our Special Sunflower Mixture. All sorts mixed 
bol JRO OOIITMOI Weoocoe Gonos ooo USC ROCIO Gea. 6 .08 
SALPIGLOSSIS. A beautiful flowering annual, 


forming strong, bushy plants, 18 inches high and 
bearing throughout the season large flowers of many 
beautiful colors. Large flowering, mixed............ .04 
Large -flowering, Dwarf mixed........... stein) ave rehener a we .04 


Verbena Hybrida. 


VERBENA. Splendid for beds or massing. Flowers 
of most brilliant color blooming from early summer until 
late in the fall. Verbenas grown from seed are always 
thrifty, and do not rust. Sow early in house, or out of 
doors, in April. 

Pkt. 


The best variety ever offered 
richly colored, large flowers; 


New Mammoth. 
producing very fine, 


tLUSSESMOL eC OOC BSUDSLATICESoieiNstsfeloteieiels nicletelele)= ole) eievelieic 6 $0.08 
Pure White, Scarlet, Blue Striped. 

1 OG Wel sMAGIGGls 3 C0 Soo 5D Reno Dor Ol COO RIOCO COO ODE Oco 04 
Pines AEE Cyl ee re niaccleie bats erates ro Valtslic oleate cine co tuletelehons 04 
SWEET VIOLET. Hardy perennial. White, blue 

ANGimMIKEGs | ACH Merete eits elata 6 oc iehe etaVebotolelelekele stauetay cle Welehehe 08 
WALLFLOWER. - Half hardy perennial. Tall 

DoUbles mii. kas ike ais i crown ovo telenc oleinenthetevelsleretereuel ones terete .04 
Dwarf Double MiEKed) woe « oo oc cteteicisi clove opie isinielti's 04 


XERANTHEMUM. Double mixed. Two feet.... .04 


WILD CUCUMBER 
Echinocystis Lobata.—This 
is the quickest growing 
climber on our list. Grows 
wild. Self sown in many 
parts of the West. It will 
srow thirty feet in one sea- 
son. It is thickly dotted 
over with pretty white, 
fragrant flowers, followed 
by an abundance of orna- 
mental and prickly seed 
pods. For a trellis or pillar 
no annual vine is more 
chaste and it will quickly 
cover an old tree or an un- 
sightly building. ~ 
Pkt. 4c; % oz. 10¢; oz. 
15e; % Ib. 40e; Ib. $1.50 
postpaid. 


ZINNIAS. 
Zinnia is unsurpassed. 
resembling Dahlias, and almost every shade or color. For 
bedding and massing, they are particularly suitable. 


For gorgeous summer and fall display the 
The flowers are perfectly double, 


Curled and Crested. A new strain of fantas- Pkt. 


tically shaped flowers, with twisted petals.......... $0.08 
Oz. 30. «>... .> ja/are el efpie Soon OU 


Double Mixed Colors. 


ISBELL’S TESTED NORTHERN 


GROWN SEEDS. 93 


in February, 


SWEET PEA MIXTURES. 


SWEET PEAS. 


It is unnecessary to dwell on the value of Sweet Peas for garden 
decoration as well as for use in vases and house adornment. 
sess all the qualities which are prized in decorative plants—gracefulness 
of form, brilliant and varied coloring, and delicious perfume. 


They pos- 
Plant early 


weather permitting, in a situation not too sunny, putting 
the seed 3 or 4 inches deep to insure good roots. 
made in October, giving the plants slight protection during the winter. 
Culture.—Early in the spring make a trench about six inches deep, in 
rich mellow soil, so arranged that no water can stand in it, and plant the 
seed in the bottom, taking care not to cover it more than two inches. 
When the plants are about five inches high, fill up the trench and furnish 
some support for the vines torun upon. The flowers should be picked 


Sowing ‘may also be 


before they form pods or the plants will stop flowering. 

There are now in commerce over 175 varieties of Sweet 
Peas with new sorts being added every year. Many of 
this vast number are either small-flowering, of weakly 
growth. or lacking in some characteristic which a 
first-class variety should have. 


arch of progress. 

_ Every variety in our. 
list is entitled to a 
place in the front rank 
of Sweet Peas. 


PLEASE ORDER BY NUMBER. 


1.—Isbell’s Best Mixture of Giant Sweet Peas for 1906. 
—This mixture of the largest flowering Sweet Pers is 
absolutely unequaled. Every year _we try to out-do our- 
selves in this special mixture. We are quite sure that 
notwithstanding the claims made by some seedsmen a 
better mixture cannot be obtained elsewhere. The seed, 
of course, is not grown in mixture at all. It is ‘blended’ 
by ourselves and consists of the largest flowering, most 
beautiful named varieties, each grown separately from the 
best strains. 

Besides all the best varieties introduced prior to last 
year, this mixture contains many of the novelties of 1905. 


Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. 10c; 2 oz. 18¢; 
14 Ib. 30c; Ib. $1.00. 


2.—Eckford’s Mixture of Sweet Peas.—This mixture 
contains over twenty varieties in our list. We are sure 
“Sweet Pea fanciers’ will be delighted with this mixture. 
Price in reach of all. 
A eEne ee by mail, postpaid: Oz. pkt. 4c; 44 Ib. 15e; 
- c. 


3.—Mixed Sweet Peas.—A good mixture of older varie- 
ties containing all colors, but lacks the richness and size 
of bloom characteristic of the above. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: Oz. 5c; %4 lb. 12¢; Ib. 40c. 


THE CREAM OF NAMED SWEET PEAS. 

We do not offer a long and confusing list of Sweet 
Peas, but the very best of each color. Our list comprises 
a complete range of colors, from pure white to dark 
maroon; every sort being of distinct merit. 


ON ALL THE FOLLOWING LIST: 
Prices, by mail, postpaid: Pkt. 4c; oz. 10c. 


4.— Pink Cupid.—A wonderful new Dwarf Sweet Pea. 

In habit and manner of growth it is strictly a Cupid. The 

Plant spreads from the root from one foot to eighteen 

inches around, grows from eight to ten inches high, and 

sends up stems about six inches long, which bear from 
_ three to four handsome flowers. 


5.—White Cupid.—Grows about nine inches high, pro- 
‘ducing an abundance of clear white flowers. 


x 6.—Early Blanche Ferry.—The earliest Sweet Pea in 
‘cultivation, blooming two weeks before any other; of 
‘sreatest value for cut flowers, being a dwarfer and more 
Prolific bloomer than the original Blanche Ferry. Color, 
deep rose pink, wings white. 


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Prices by mail 


31 DOUBLE SWEET PEAS. Prices bs 


Pkt. 4c; oz. 10c; 2 ozs. 18c; & Ib. 30c. 


%7.—Blanche Burpee.—Pure white, very large. 
8.—Mrs. Eckford.—Primrose yellow. 
9.—Lovely.—A truly lovely shell-pink; extra good. 


10.—Katherine Tracy.—Bright, soft pink. 
11.—Lady Penzance.—Orange-pink, wings white. 
12.—Royal Rose.—Delicate pink. 
13.—Salopian.—New. The best crimson-scarlet. 
14. Shahzada.—Rich dark maroon; very attractive. 
15.—Maid of Honor.—White, edged with lavender. 


16.—America.—The brightest blood-red 


striped. 


searlet; 


17.—Gray Friar.—Watered purple on white ground. 
18.—Mrs. Joseph Chamberlain.—White, striped rose. 
19.—Senator.—Chocolate stripes on white ground. 


20.—Countess of Radnor.—Delicate mauve or laven- 
der. 


21.—Captain of the Blues.—Purplish mauve; 
true blue. 


22.—Golden Gate.—Pinkish mauve or lavender. 

23.—Aurora.—Flaked orange-salmon on white; large. 
24.—Black Knight.—New. Wine-brown or deep claret. 
25.—Navy Blue.—One of the best. 
26.—Sadie Burpee.—Purest pearly white. 


almost 


A true blue. 


_ _&%.—Lady Mary Currie.—Flowers very large; salmon- 
pink, with heavy veins. 


28.—Prince Edward of York.—A bright glowing scar- 
let, bordering on salmon; flowers extra large. 


29.—Stella Morse.—New delicate primrose, shaded 
pink. 

30.—Emily Henderson.—A bold, well formed, clear 
white flower. Wings broad and well expanded. An early 


and wonderfully free and persistent bloomer. 


From the most carefully selected stock, seeds saved 
only from the best plants bearing double flowers. Eleven 
kinds offered in this mixture. 


94 S. M. ISBELL & CO”S CATALOG OF RELIABLE 


SEEDS. 


during the summer. 


culture. 


; First Size Bulbs.—1% 
KL $5.00. 


$7.00.- 
$13.00. 


Caladiums or Elephant Plant. 


CHOICE CANNAS. 


Mammoth Size.—Beautiful Bulbs. 
R each extra. 

Jumbo Bulbs.—These are of monstrous size .and will throw up leaves 6 to 7 feet 
high. One bulb will make a splendid show. 
buyers’ expense. 


Every lover of flowers should grow some of the bulbs offered below for nowering 
C _ They are of such easy culture, requiring little care after plant- 
ing, that the most inexperienced may be successful in growing them. 


CALADIUMS (Elephant’s Ears).—One of the most effective plants in cultivation 
for planting out upon the lawn; growing 5 feet high, with handsome leaves often 3 
feet long and 20 inches wide. 
Can be stored in sand in any warm place during winter. 


Fine Bulbs with Live Center Shoots: 


to 2% in. in diameter; each 10c; 3 for 25ce; doz. 85c; 100 
Postage 5c each extra. 

Select Size Bulbs.—2% to 3 in. in diameter; each 12c; 3 for 30c; doz. $1.10; 100 
Postage 8c each extra. é 

Extra Large Bulbs.—3 to 4 in. in diameter; each 18c; 3 for 50e; doz. $1.75; 100 
Postage 10c each extra. 


It. will grow in any good garden soil and is of easiest 


eee ee ene 


Each $2.00; 3 for $5.00; by express at 


CANNAS. 


There are few people now-a-days who have not seen 
a Canna plant. In almost every private garden, in all 
public parks and in most of the large cemeteries Cannas 
are used with the greatest effect to adorn the surround- 
ings. It is difficult to convey in language an idea of the 
beauty of the Canna plant and flower. 

Culture. Canna tubers should not be put into the 
ground until the soil has become warm. They commence 
blooming in June and continue until late in September. 
Every shoot bears a flower, and these shoots are being 
constantly produced throughout the blooming season. 


Prices, by mail. postpaid: Each 10c; 3 for 25e; doz. 
90c. Not prepaid: doz. 75c. 


Dormant*roots. All tubers are of size to bloom this 
year. 


ALPHONSE BOUVIER.—6 feet. 
son flowers. 


MAD. CROZY.—3% feet. Green foliage. 
with a gold border around each petal. 


ALSACE.—4 feet. 


Foliage green, crim- 


Vermillion 


Green leaves; lemon changing to 


white. 

CHAS. HENDERSON.—=3 feet. Fine green foliage; 
crimson. 

FLAMINGO.—=3 feet. Glowing crimson. Appropri- 
ately named. ! 

FLORENCE VAUGHAN.—4 feet. Yellow, thickly 


spotted with red. A famous Canna, thoroughly tried and 


hard io beat. 


BLACK BEAUTY.—5 feet. Leaves 
shaded with black. Edges crimpled. 


EGANDALE.—4 feet. 
red. 


SHENANDOAH.—Red foliage; flowers pink. 


CINNAMON VINE ROOTS. 


A very pretty vine to train around the window or 
on a trellis. In midsummer the vine is covered with a 
brilliant, glossy foliage and an abundance of fragrant 
flowers. It is an exceedingly quick grower, having been 
known to attain a height of 20 feet in one season. 


Prices. by mail, postpaid: Good roots, 6c each; 6 for 
25e; doz. 45c. 


bronze-purple 


Bronze foliage. Color, currant 


TUBEROSES. 


One of the most fragrant and popular of the summer 


flowering bulbs. May be started early in hotbeds or pots, 
or planted in open ground during the early days of May. 


DWARF EXCELSIOR, PEARL XXX.—Stem about 
2% feet. Selected large bulbs. 


Prices, by mail, postpaid: Each 5c; doz. 50c. Not 
prepaid: 100 $2.00. 

Second Size Bulbs.—All of flowering size, often sold 
by the so-called ‘“‘bargain stores’ under the name of 
“first class.’’ 


Prices, by mail, postpaid: 2 for 3c; 3 for 5e; 7 for 
10c. Not prepaid: 100 $1.10. 


MADERIA VINE ROOTS. 


On account of its very rapid growth and thick shade 
it affords, this is one of the most popular climbers. Will 
run 20 feet or more. 

Prices, by mail, postpaid: 
prepaid: 100 $1.75. 


each 5e; doz. 35ec. Not 


; yellow petals, resembling a chrysanthemum rather than a dahlia. 


and full to the center, with very long, broad, snow-white petals, and closely 
Tesembles a large white water lily. 


ISBELL’S TESTED NORTHERN GROWN SEEDS. 95 


GLADIOLUS. 


This is one of the 
best of the summer- 
flowering bulbs. It 
is a flower anyone 
can grow, and is 
lovely enough to 
satisfy the most ex- 
acting. By making 
successive plantings 
the flowering § sea- 
son may be contin- 
ued much longer 
than by planting 
the bulbs all at the 


; same time. There 
*. a || is no limit to the 
" SSE : 2 range of color— 
Wi pink, scarlet, yel- 


low, crimson, white 
and a host of other 
colors, and in a var- 
jety of combina- 
tions in such a 
manner as to rival 
the orehid in  su- 
perb coloring and 
delicacy of texture. 


Lemoine’s Hybrid. 


Nothing is finer for vases than a bunch of cut Giadiolus. The 
flowers will last for days, and the buds develop into blossoms after 
being cut. Set the bulbs from six to nine inches apart, and about 
four inches deep. Plant from middle of April to first of June. In 
the fall, before hard frosts, take up the bulbs, remove the tops, and 
leave to dry in the air for a few days, and store in some cool, dry 
place, secure from frost until spring. 


Prices, by mail, postpaid, Doz. 100 

Mixed. Varieties of Red and Scarlet...... Sy one EOE acs Tt $0.35 $1.50 

Mixed White and Light. Standard selection............... 45 2.25 

Mixed White and Light. Extra fine for florists’ use...... “15 4.00 

Mixed Striped and VWariegated............-.:.+2e-+ eee eeeee 30 2.45 

TY PD -@eyi ld EAT Tae ee siaus Sao ae Messh oho Sie Gite CRG eec.o o1c-o Olkd EaceIe aoeiois c 40 2.00 

: rn se AHAB Mixed Yellow and Orange.........- Sooo otobe 46) Bu 

NO Mixed Lemoine’s. Fine bright colorings and oddmarkings. .40 2.00 

= 7) Ui Y Mixed Childsii. Superb large-flowered ..........-.+.-+-++--- 50 3.00 
Dll SS ISBELL’S EXTRA FINE MIXED. A mixture of all the | 

: AHOVer CHOICE SOLES He cieiera) clcrereielclelcheiatolenal=ielotel <r: fetsKel= lel fe) tela 200 1.50 


Gladioli. 


K- We do not send tubers byé 
mail until all danger of frost is past, § 
usually early in April. 

In recent years owing to the in- 
troduction of many beautiful new 
varieties originating in this country, 
the Dahlia is a great favorite every- 
where. Nor is this difficult to un- 
derstand considering that the Dahlia 
is easy to grow, commences to bloom 
in July and August and are thereafter a mass of 
bloom until cut down by frost. The cut-flowers are 
much in demand for decorative purposes, meeting with 
ready sale almost everywhere put on the market. 

This collection is the ‘‘cream’”’ of over five hundred varieties, 
selected after critical examination and combining in a superlative 
degree purity of color, perfection of form, free and continuous 
flowering, and succeeds under the most ordinary garden culture. 


Prices, by mail, postpaid: Each 10c; 3 for 25c; doz. 90c. Larger 
roots if ordered sent by express or freight, not prepaid. 


JOHN H. ROACH.—Yellow.—One of the finest yellow Cactus 
Dahlias in cultivation. Flowers large, with very long, twisted, light 


WM. AGNEW .—Red.—oOur especial favorite. The earliest flowering Dahlia 
in the list; of good, strong, upright growth; flowers large to very large, of 
a rich, dazzling red color, with very long, shaggy petals and borne on long 
Stiff stems. Always attracts comment and should be in every collection. 


THE QUEEN.—White.—The largest white Dahlia in existence, and when 
Properly grown, the best, but the plants should not be crowded. We have 
frown flowers of this variety a good six inches in diameter. Flower is flat 


_ VARIEGATA.—Salmon Tan.—The most peculiar, odd and striking Dahlia Bouquet of Mixed Dahlias. 
in the entire collection, and one of the most difficult to describe. The flowers 


are very large and the color salmon tan and white, and is very free flowering. 


JACKSON BELLE.—Pink.—A very pleasing shade of pink. Flowers 
large and full. A profuse bloomer, on long stems. 


NYMPHEA.—The Water Lily Dahlia.—Pink and White.—By far the most delicately beautiful Dahlia ever intro- 
duced; more extensively grown for cut-flowers than all others combined. The flowers are of medium to large size, 
@lways full to the center, resembling the ideal pink water lily. The color is a clear, distinct, light shrimp-pink, 
tinted lighter toward center. 


WACHT AM RHEIN.—Maroon.—A grand Dahlia, and one of the most attractive in the list; excellent for cutting 
and shipping. Flowers large and full, round as a ball, with good stiff petals, borne on long stems. Color, deep, 
Tich maroon. Vigorous grower of good habit and profuse bloomer. 


When ordering be sure to read instructions “How to Order on Inside Front _ Cover,” and do not fail to state 
whether you want goods forwarded by Mail, Express or Freight. 


96 


‘‘PLANET 


JR.” FARM 


Space will not permit our showing and describing 
all of the “planet Jr.’”’ tools, but we wiN send a fully 
illustrated catalog free for the asking to any who desire 
it, and we can supply promptly anything ordered. ‘Planet 
Jr.” goods are standard machines, the best on the market. 
{fn sending your orders to us, you can rely on getting 
bottom prices. 


This seeder is the latest and most perfect develop- 
ment of the hand seed drill. It sows evenly in drills, 
and also drops in hills, at 4, 6, 8, 12, or 24 inches apart. 
It is thrown out of gear instantly by moving a con- 
venient lever; or, the flow of seed is stopped by pushing 
down the feed rod. No time is lost; no seed is wasted. 
It is quickly set to sow different kinds of seed in the 
exact thickness desired. It covers and rolls down light 
or heavy, and marks the next row clearly. 15 inch patent 
steel drive wheel; hopper holds 3 quarts; it runs light, and 
sows equally well with a full hopper or a tablespoonful 
of seed. The accurate hill-dropping drill, which gives a 
regular stand of plants with the least seed, saves its 
cost over and over in seed alone. We guarantee this 
drill to be more accurate than any other made, and to 
give satisfaction in every respect. 


‘Planet Jr.’? No. 4 Combined Hill 
and Drill Seeder, Single Wheel 


Hoe, Cultivator and Plow. 


Price, complete 
$10.00. 


As a Drill only, 
$8 


in 


invaluable for use 
Its variety of work is almost incredible. 
Changes and adjustments of the tools are made with 


This perfected wheel hoe is 


all small crops. 


the greatest quickness. It has jli-inch wheels, which 
ean be set at four different distances apart; the frame 
is malleable, with ample room for tool adjustment, and 
ean be set three different heights. The handles are ad- 
justable at any height. 


This new combined machine is intended for a class 
of gardeners who have a large enough acreage in crops 
for a Double Wheel Hoe to be used to good advantage, 
and yet prefer not to buy a separate Wheel Hoe. It 
is large enough for field use, for it holds 2% quarts 
(or about-5 lbs. of onion seed) and has 11%4-inch wheels— 
which are just the right size. 


As a Drill it is almost identical with the “‘Planet Jr.” 
No. 4 Drill; will sow in drills or hills, 4, 6, 8, 12 or 24 
inches apart, and has the same automatic device for 
throwing out of gear and the new combined cut off and 
seed index with thumb-screw adjustment. It is thoroughly 
substantial and accurate in sowing all kinds of garden 
seeds in either hills or drills. 


As a Wheel Hoe it is identical with the “Planet Jr.” 
No. 12 Double Wheel Hoe, the very best machine on the 


market. The change from Drill to Wheel Hoe takes but 
a moment, and the entire combination is one we can 
heartily recommend and guarantee satisfactory. 


Address all Orders to 


S. M. ISBELL & CO., Seedsmen, 
JACKSON, MICH. 


S. M. ISBELL & COS CATALOG OF RELIABLE SEEDS. 


AND GARDEN TOOLS. 


No. 3 HILL AND DRILL 
SEEDER. 


Price, $10.00. 


Ak 


This admirable tool combines in a single conven- 
ient implement a capital hill-dropping seeder, a _ per- 
fect drill seeder, a single wheel hoe, a cultivator, and 


a plow. It holds two quarts, and as a seeder is like the 
No. 8, sowing in continuous rows, or dropping in hills 
at five different distances. It is thrown out of gear by | 
simply raising the handles. The index is accurate, simply 
and easily set. The drill is detached and the tool frame 
substituted by removing but one bolt. It then becomes 
a single wheel hoe, garden plow or cultivator. It is use- 
ful almost every day of the season at every stage of 
garden work. With this one implement the small farmer 
ean do practically all the work in his small crops. 

A set of three rakes supplied when specially ordered. 
Price, $1.00. s 


No. 12 DOUBLE WHEEL HOE, 
CULTIVATOR and PLOW. 


PRICE, $6.50 


Sh er es ees se eer Be heed Ha ws 


This latest and best single wheel hoe has 1i1-inch 
wheel, with broad face; is very light, strong, and easy 
running. It has adjustable handles and quick-change 
frame. The tools are a well-shaped plow for marking 
out, vlowing, covering, and late cultivation; a pair of 
6-inch shield hoes and three all steel patent cultivator 
teeth. The frame changes in height, and the wheel may 
be attached to the other side of the frame, when both 
sides of the row may be hoed at one passage. 


“PLANET JR.” No. 25 
Combined Hill and Drill 


Seeder and Double 
Wheel Hoe. 


Price, $13.00. 


ISBELL’S BANNER COLLECTION 


OF EIGHT NOVELTIES AND SPECIALTIES. 


CATALOGUE VALUE 58c. WILL SEND THE ENTIRE COLLECTION BY MAIL, POSTPAID, 
ON RECEIPT OF 20c. 


This is the only collection we offer and is made that you may become acquainted with the high quality of our 
seeds. You will no doubt notice that we make no discounts, offer no premiums, but we do make our prices ex- 
tremely low instead. You will find our Banner Collection to be one of great value and we are sure that you will 
be pleased with it. See illustration on last page of cover. 


EARLY JERSEY WAKEFIELD CABBAGE.—The best and most popular early cabbage grown. It forms fine 
solid heads of good size, conical in shape, and of the best quality. For price and full description see Pages 8 
and 30. 

ISBELL’S EVERGOOD ONION.—A long keeping variety, keeps until May or June. Early, and mild flavored. 
For price and complete description see Novelties and Specialties, Page 17. 

NEW ICEBURG LETTUCE.—One of the very best cabbage-varieties. The heads are so compact and solid that 
they seldom go to seed. Its crispness is retained in the hottest and driest weather. For price and full descrip- 
tion see Page 41. 

ISBELL’S NEW EARLY BIRD RADISH, quickest and best radish known, beautiful in form and color and too 
early for the ‘worm.’ For price and complete description see Page 21. 

SPARK’S EARLIANA TOMATO, next to Isbell’s Earlibell, this is the earliest good sized red tomato known, re- 
markable not only for its earliness, but its large size, perfect form, bright red color and delicious flavor. For price 
and complete description see novelties and specialties Pages 23 and 58. 

ISBELL’S KING OF PICKLERS CUCUMBER.—The very best pickling cucumber. It is very productive and 
also very desirable for slicing. Holds its color and bears well. For price and full description see Page 13. 

NEW EARLY RIPE MUSKMELON.—The hardiest and quickest maturing muskmelon yet introduced. The 
gardener who originated this variety often has ripe muskmelons in July. For full and complete description see 
Page 15. 

’ ISBELI’S QUEEN OF EARLIEST SWEET CORN.—The best extra early Sweet Corn ever introduced. It is 
very hardy and productive. For price and further description see Page 11. 


Quantity of Seed requisite to produce a given number of plants and sow an acre. 


Quantity per acre. : Quantity per acre. 
Artichokes, 1 oz to 500 plants.......... 6 OZ. GEASS Petimothyae pies scree, sioarn os oon % bu. 
Asparagus, 1 oz. to 800 plants.......... 1 lb. IBUSIEND) Jo SG be nBlenciece coe COD UO Cae aE DORE ome % bu. 
ESAS = FOOLS. 215) < c) stevere = ola cles s ones feleyeie 1,000 to 7,250. HOTSeBRadiShieROOUS errs -) seein nels creel one one 10,000 to 15,000. 
TES TUBS? | SRE OID eS SS erg UES RC a a ee eer 2% bu. alesis oz tom 00 0g plantse ws cerns len 2 OZ. 
Beans, dwarf, 1 pt. to 100 ft. of drill.. 1 bu. Kohl Rabi, 1-3 oz. to 100 ft. of drill.... 4 lbs. 
Beans, pole, 1 pt. to 100 hills.......... % bu. eek, lsu Oz ator OOMht Ora rillese ec soon. 4 Ibs. 
Beet, garden, 1 oz. to 100 ft. of drill.... 7 Ibs. ILOCOS. VA OYA, iho) ILO Were. Cheblll Heed oes 3 lbs. 
Beet, Mangel, 1 oz. to 100 ft. of drill... 5 Ibs. Mamby nia nlO Zs tOmO0 Tne. Of Grille ace 5 lbs. 
rocei,.-1 oz. to 5,000 plants .......... 2 OZ. Melony Musk. ozs sto 100) hillsSien oe ee 1tOmS lbs. 
Brussels Sprouts, 1 oz. to 5,000 plants... 2 OZ. Meloni Wiaterre 4.02). tom 00) sillSe: ccs 1% to 4 lbs. 
CMa RENG A eee scrote) Pane tare: sueasve tere win ce es % bu Nasturtium, 2 oz. to 100 ft. of drill...... U5 lbs. 
mabpbpase. 1 oz. to 5,000 plants.......... 2 OZ iO lsnraretnO Za tO Oetta nO fe OG Gill eres carse eee 8 lbs. 
meatrou 42 oz. to 100 ft. of drill........ 2% Ibs. Onion Seed, 1-3 oz. to 100 ft. of drill.... 4 to 5 lbs. 
Cauliflower, 1 oz. to 5,000 plants........ 214 OZ. OnioneScedsforeSescts!=c0 eae eons 40 to 80 lbs. 
Metery = to7. to 15500 plants. -..5....... 2 OZ. OnionySets; 1 gt. to, 40 stb of drills... 8 bu. 
| CADDY 2 SR aes Gross clean eee mene 4 lbs. Parsnips,. 207) co) 100 ent Ofidnillems «7225 3 lbs. 
Cover, Alsike and White Dutch........ 6 Ibs. RarsleyaaOzZ ton 100 ft of arilleserrs ons 3 lbs 
EE MEPISIZCENGua. So sacle Acc. resco s ses 15 to 25 Ibs. Peas, garden, 1 pt. to 100 ft. of drill.... tou S bu 
mollaras. 1-07. to 5,000 plants: .......:.. 2 OZ. IPC AS OU acest ee in arte a ee Gee 2 bu. 
mace Crimson  “Trefotl..5 2.6. 0-5 swe ses LOS told lbs. Peppers 1902. tons 0.0mplantseice. semen 3 OZ. 
Clover, Large Red and Medium.......«.. S$ to 12 lbs. Potatoes OND OD EOE 6 “a ac OIE to SIGs 7 to 10 bu 
mocd- Pop rice (Shelled). s..%.........665. 2 ats. Pumpkin, de Ser Chice BeOMmeUOO! Mle a eee ene 3 to 4 lbs. 
Corn, sweet, % pt. to 100 hills.......... 6 qts. Radish 2-307" toy l00nft: of drill,.. sess. 10 to 12 Ibs 
geress, 3 oz. to 100 ft. of drill. ......... 12 lbs. EWS CSS OOOO OT ES ON to See RR eee 1% bw. 
Sxenniber, 1--oz: to 100 hills: ........... 1 to 3 Ibs. Sa lSihye ee OZ ICO OO ptt Ole GTillerrn. =i. ore Swvelibs: 
Egg Plant, 1 oz. to 2,090 plants........ 4 OZ. Spinach, 24. 0z: tor 100 ft (of drilll 522-222 8 lbs. 
Endive, 4% oz. to 100 ft. of drill....... % 4% lbs. NS 9510 PN Aa aes SiR: Site ea iy chen ace Nee Pee eral sea 15 lbs. 
“PST CTR OEICG PES Sy we a eR i a a 50 lbs. SPeleZee pe yenater sca cities e oiete Sa Tee RS eee ae beh oles 1% to 2. bus. 
Garlic, bulbs, 1 lb. to 10 feet of drill.... SHUT OWED as sate cy oer Ore leerees hel onsvoaclones a ae onsel 6, onthe 8 lbs. 
Paired OZ: to: 100 °HIIIS. 2... 00s. ee eee Squash, Summer, 4 oz. to 100 hills........ 2 lbs. 
SEs I IC CTLENIGIGY, sos 6S ole eo oc ee ws ee 2 bu. Squash, Winter, 8 oz. to 100 hills......... 2 lbs. 
“DU DSS. TER a DIA FS ee ae ee 1 bu. Momaton woz tO. 4.5 00s plamtspecscirs siete 2 OZ. 
Grass, Hungarian and Millet............ % bu. | Tobacco, 1 oz. to 5,000 plants.......... 2 OZ. 
2 SS2 DUDS ere hg OE os 3 to 5 bu. AUT ee OZee LON.) 0 atte Ore Cirib lise cesta. eres LAtone lbs. 
Brass, Red Top, Fancy -Clean.......... 8 to 10 lbs. WT CITES Bi ey wis: coe orate ole Rasioreiere cc harenee eieisiviere 2 lbs. 
WEIGHT OF VARIOUS ARTICLES. 
Per bu Per bu 
EES Seg 3 SURE aA aS eee a ere 48 lbs. Perennial Rye, grass 3..... sisielcvelerelerctehs Seoaoucssooos 20 lbs 
a RR ES ea ee Sol anel esse, oe eile euayarersye 1s sees 48 lbs. PoLatocs heaping: measure cae einer eee 60 lbs. 
ee PP SC Ce Ss ane. nes a cceca'vico tie wicie se 8 ese ets 60 lbs. TRAD Cog Do Pacent Oy cern cy ease oh Repeater ier ale ewes enn Kalas Rh 50. lbs. 
8) Pr TR ESS Te 29 eee Cente eye ne 48 lbs. UY CR Gio to hae any afagseanectoen aie RoE Sere tare sna fr RIoke s,s 56 lbs. 
Pe IPETENO TINE a Cecegt ets fa esc c Sie le oo ele one ogee cae elpes 46 lbs. 1Re(E0 PAO On nig ci tS SEE Gate 51D 0 SiS. Ocho OCIS Cree eae 14 lbs. 
RE EE SS CTI YS oa Sos ccs Sie Sogo io se Seve eee we ae 14 lbs. SIDCULZAN Raatuciene tween.) atc siata ees eee Sk on eee ne 40 Ibs. 
Of ETERS SS TD iT UNS Ee A een eee 24 lbs. Salty eM Ghee rile wee. oranges dotsee aes cose en eiee ieee ewe eink 56 lbs. 
OD Te la Sa ee eS 20 Ibs. SIWeete POLALOeCS Fou saetdee cine acciete cies ane is Oo ee axes 56 lbs. 
EEA ee oye Soc SoS thesis Siercye Sele cus els Sess 60 lbs. AMT eavousl cinciistor cio Nese NS te OES at ae i peace Cea Aue oe ee en ee 45 lbs 
ERASE Co CRN we ns ue cr oan Bac -wlevs eo ne 56 lbs. TEU IDL SWS gS nc on eee aitey or hte a ee ee eo ca Se ewae 58 lbs 
TE Bo. “Eggs > = SE aes er 70 lbs. AGUAS BMS Sin cc. GOMne ee CRONE ONS OyAOS Bae Oa ane ears 60 lbs. 
NI LO eg Be ee NS SS Ss oc nls baiwcle ow prerele's 6 50 Ibs. POUT ee RMD DISUNEG: cia ctelersc evinces ccc held «esas des 196 Ibs. 
oe Reece. cin 6 A ORES Dube Te Ene Pr ieee 28 Ps: SERBS aver cel oj af ES ee ete Cone SN a OS ee 280 lbs. 
ax e CNCPERG <P sJciistchs tal isichicucro,s\ wits, o's] 0’ mete le Fehe.'s ive. 6 o's s 56 lbs. 
Riinearian cet TSS eres ed oe ete ices ess 48 lbs. Weight per Cubic: Foot. 
Rs AS 2205) Se eee nae 50 lbs. PEAY aL Wie Lit SCLULOMS sor We erevs s Sanieeioe pein tcc els oe seat 414 lbs. 
cis J ne 3th ae ee ee ee ee 32 lbs. COL BOM COD AMINADIEG 5:0 S oseit ee ores v's 2 <b! aes eee 22 ~ Ibs. 
IEE SE Mt era SPS oO Syere Gs baelaie vieleieveis ow ones 54 lbs. CormesSheneds vine bin) an cuictsrns Sittee acces oo ehecaeee 45 lbs. 
(0 EL EERE: CRESS hee 14 lbs. UVGEEC UE Seta LTT rats, octets ee el oon. ie oceanic bile. seco efelle ee enee 48 Ibs. 
SSUES ESS ci SA eta ee 60 lbs. DES MCITE SOLIS e acess Si staiiai'oleyeiehei s\ Sie: 's) 0.010, steno eahenns hee 25% lbs. 
ease wrinkled ........-+. SOO OO EA eS CSE ea | ed SSP PL OEALOGS ate IT eotss or. oxcielatores oisis eiaie elses oo eae eee 38% Ibs, 


Robert Smith Printing Co., Lansing, Mich. 


ISBEL’S SEEDS are ascoopas THE BEST- AND 


Meena Leen 


b Fc on208 we will send the fi allowing Vegetable 


Specialties Post Paid, 
1 Pkt CABBAGE, Early Jersey Wakefield, 04 
1‘ ONION, Isbeli’s Evergood, 10 
, LETTUCE, New Iceberg, .04 
(, RADISH, Isbell's Early Bird, .04 
TOMATO, Sparks Earliana, | .08 


i CUCUMBER, Isbell’s st of Picklers, .08 
‘ MUSKMELON, New Early Ripe, .10 
SWEET CORN, Isbell’s Queen of Earliest, .10 


ot atk oe es 


8 PKT’S, CATALOGUE PRICE 58 Cts, --. — ans 
ALL FOR 20 Cts. Sent Post Pald. 7 


For description see inside race ane 
of Cover. ; Eafe ee sh 


D BETTER THAN THE REST~ PROVED BY TEST.